Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 4: 163, fig. 3, 12H, tab. 3 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086680
Common Names
- Espeletia Dugandii
- Dugandii Espeletia
- Espeletia Andina
Description
Espeletia dugandii (also called Dugand's Espeletia, Dugand's Daisy, and Dugand's Fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It grows up to 1 m tall and has yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Espeletia dugandii is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Espeletia dugandii has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Espeletia dugandii is a perennial herb native to Colombia. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be fertilized in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Espeletia dugandii
Espeletia dugandii is native to Colombia, and can be found in the Andes mountain range.
Espeletia dugandii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Espeletia dugandii?
Espeletia dugandii
What is the common name of Espeletia dugandii?
Dugand's Espeletia
Where is Espeletia dugandii found?
Espeletia dugandii is found in South America.
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,