Espeletia marthae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marthae
ID:
137842
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 38: 20 (-22) (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137171
Common Names
- Espeletia marthae
- Espeletia
- Marthae
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Espeletia marthae (also called Marthas Espeletia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 4m tall. It is native to Colombia and is found in paramo grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Espeletia marthae is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Espeletia marthae has small, yellow flowers and small, brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Espeletia marthae is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until rooted.
Where to Find Espeletia marthae
Espeletia marthae is native to Colombia, where it is found in high-altitude grasslands.
Espeletia marthae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Espeletia marthae?
Espeletia marthae
What is the common name of Espeletia marthae?
Martha's Espeletia
Where is Espeletia marthae found?
It is found in the Mexican states of Sinaloa and Sonora.
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-97864: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.