Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guascensis
ID:
26248

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 4: 166, fig. 7, 12K (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025577



Common Names

  • Espeletia Guascensis
  • Guascensis Espeletia
  • Guascensis Tree


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Description

Espeletia guascensis (also called Guasca Espeletia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Colombia. It typically grows up to 5-6 feet tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in moist, open areas such as meadows, tundra, and alpine slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Espeletia guascensis is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Espeletia guascensis is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a few small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Espeletia guascensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

Where to Find Espeletia guascensis

Espeletia guascensis is native to Colombia and can be found in the wild in the Andes Mountains.

Espeletia guascensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Espeletia guascensis?

Espeletia guascensis

What is the common name of Espeletia guascensis?

Guasca Espeletia

What is the natural habitat of Espeletia guascensis?

Dry, open areas, such as chaparral, grasslands, and open woodlands

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-124711: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.