Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cleefii
ID:
25073

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 32: 312 (-314) (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024402



Common Names

  • Cleef's Espeletia
  • Cleef's Waxflower
  • Cleef's Espeletia


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Description

Espeletia cleefii (also called Espeletia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has white flowers and grows in high-altitude paramo grasslands and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Espeletia cleefii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Espeletia cleefii flower has white petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, spindly stems with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Espeletia cleefii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Espeletia cleefii

Espeletia cleefii is native to Colombia and can be found in the high-altitude paramo grasslands.

Espeletia cleefii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Espeletia cleefii?

Espeletia cleefii

What is the common name of Espeletia cleefii?

Cleef's Wax Palm

What is the natural habitat of Espeletia cleefii?

It is native to Central America and Mexico

Species in the Espeletia genus

Espeletia lopezii, Espeletia congestiflora, Espeletia nemekenei, Espeletia ariana, Espeletia rufescens, Espeletia idroboi, Espeletia summapacis, Espeletia tillettii, Espeletia chocontana, Espeletia roberti, Espeletia jaramilloi, Espeletia pachoana, Espeletia azucarina, Espeletia brachyaxiantha, Espeletia incana, Espeletia marnixiana, Espeletia argentea, Espeletia cayetana, Espeletia discoidea, Espeletia leporina, Espeletia arbelaezii, Espeletia canescens, Espeletia cleefii, Espeletia guascensis, Espeletia episcopalis, Espeletia occidentalis, Espeletia rositae, Espeletia estanislana, Espeletia mutabilis, Espeletia frontinoensis, Espeletia praefrontina, Espeletia ulotricha, Espeletia weddellii, Espeletia verdeana, Espeletia paipana, Espeletia algodonosa, Espeletia oswaldiana, Espeletia aristeguietana, Espeletia soroca, Espeletia batata, Espeletia schultesiana, Espeletia cuniculorum, Espeletia nana, Espeletia almorzana, Espeletia schultzii, Espeletia tapirophila, Espeletia barclayana, Espeletia conglomerata, Espeletia perijaensis, Espeletia annemariana,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-123579: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.