Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pisbana
ID:
137418

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Díaz & Rodr.-Cabeza

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 30(116): 332 (-334, 338; figs (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136747



Common Names

  • Espeletia pisbana
  • Pisbana Espeletia
  • Pisbana's Espeletia


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Description

Espeletia pisbana (also called Espeletia pisana, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to the Andes region of South America, and is found in high-altitude grasslands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Espeletia pisbana is a popular ornamental plant with showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is used in rock gardens, flower beds, and containers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Espeletia pisbana has small yellow flowers, its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Espeletia pisbana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Espeletia pisbana

Espeletia pisbana can be found in the Andes mountains of South America, primarily in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Espeletia pisbana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Espeletia pisbana?

Espeletia pisbana

What is the common name of Espeletia pisbana?

Pisba Espeletia

Where is Espeletia pisbana native to?

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

Betsy Viviana Rodríguez-Cabeza (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rodr.-Cabeza' in the authors string.
Santiago Díaz Piedrahita (1944-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Díaz' in the authors string.