Espeletia incana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incana
ID:
16863
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 3: 435, fig. 20A-E, 23K (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016192
Common Names
- Incana Espeletia
- Espeletia Incana
- Espeletia Incan
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Espeletia incana (also called White Woolly Sunflower, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Colombia. It has ovate leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It grows in high-altitude grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Espeletia incana is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela. Non-medical uses of this plant include ornamental planting in gardens, as a food source for livestock, and as an ingredient in traditional herbal remedies.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Espeletia incana for. prolificens Cuatrec.Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Espeletia incana is a small, yellow-orange flower head that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, brown, flattened achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Espeletia incana is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Espeletia incana
Espeletia incana is native to the Andes Mountains of Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.
Espeletia incana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Espeletia incana?
Espeletia incana
What type of plant is Espeletia incana?
It is a shrub
Where does Espeletia incana grow?
It is native to the Andes Mountains 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-115673: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.