Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lopezii
ID:
1061

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 3: 248, fig. 3, 4, 6D; tab. f (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000390



Common Names

  • Lopezii Espeletia
  • Lopezii
  • Espeletia Lopezii


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Synonyms

  • Espeletia lopezii lopezii [unknown]
  • Espeletia lopezii lopezii [unknown]

Description

Espeletia lopezii (also called Espeletia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to the Andes Mountains in Colombia and Venezuela, and is found in high-altitude grasslands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Espeletia lopezii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, skin diseases, and respiratory problems. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Espeletia lopezii for. alticola Cuatrec.
Espeletia lopezii sub. ursina Cuatrec.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Espeletia lopezii is a yellow-green color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Espeletia lopezii is a perennial herb that is native to the Andes Mountains. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Espeletia lopezii

Espeletia lopezii can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Espeletia lopezii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Espeletia lopezii?

Espeletia lopezii

What are the common names of Espeletia lopezii?

Common names of Espeletia lopezii include Lopez's espeletia and Colombian wax palm.

What is the growth habit of Espeletia lopezii?

Espeletia lopezii is an evergreen perennial tree that grows up to 10 m tall.

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-10037: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.