Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
conglomerata
ID:
73725

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 1: 515 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073054



Common Names

  • Conglomerate Espeletia
  • Clustered Espeletia
  • Clustered Waxflower


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Description

Espeletia conglomerata (also called Conglomerate Espeletia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 60 cm tall. It is native to the Andes Mountains and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Espeletia conglomerata is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, as a food source for animals, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Espeletia conglomerata has yellow flowers with a single petal. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Espeletia conglomerata is a perennial shrub native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has large, leathery leaves that are green in color. The flowers are white and daisy-like. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, fertile soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Espeletia conglomerata

Espeletia conglomerata can be found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Espeletia conglomerata FAQ

What is the common name of Espeletia conglomerata?

Clustered Espeletia

What is the scientific name of Clustered Espeletia?

Espeletia conglomerata

What is the native range of Espeletia conglomerata?

Colombia and Venezuela

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-29795: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.