Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hartwegiana
ID:
29722

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Trab. Mus. Nac. Ci. Nat., Ser. Bot. n.° 26: 17, tab. 1, 2, fig. 2 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029051



Common Names

  • Espeletia hartwegiana
  • Hartwegiana Hartweg's Espeletia
  • Hartwegiana Hartweg's Sunflower


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Description

Espeletia hartwegiana (also called Hartweg's Espeletia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It is native to Colombia and is found in montane and subalpine grasslands. It has grey-green leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Espeletia hartwegiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. It has medicinal uses, including treating digestive issues, respiratory ailments, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Espeletia hartwegiana is a small, white, daisy-like bloom. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and bushy, with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Espeletia hartwegiana is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in late summer or early autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Espeletia hartwegiana

Espeletia hartwegiana can be found in high-altitude grasslands and other open areas in South America.

Espeletia hartwegiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Espeletia hartwegiana?

Espeletia hartwegiana

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Hartweg's Espeletia

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Asteraceae

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,

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