Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
praefrontina
ID:
38629

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 47: 10 (-12) (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037958



Common Names

  • Espeletia praefrontina
  • Praefrontina Espeletia
  • Praefrontina Sunflower


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Description

Espeletia praefrontina (also called 'Espeletia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Andes Mountains and grows in high-altitude grasslands and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with stems up to 1 meter tall. The leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with a white-felted underside. The flowers are yellow and daisy-like, with a diameter of about 2 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Espeletia praefrontina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Espeletia praefrontina is a yellow-green color, and is tubular in shape. The seed is small and round, and is brown in color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a yellow-green stem and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Espeletia praefrontina is a perennial shrub native to Colombia and Venezuela. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a light, sandy soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Espeletia praefrontina

Espeletia praefrontina can be found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador.

Espeletia praefrontina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Espeletia praefrontina?

Espeletia praefrontina

What is the natural habitat of Espeletia praefrontina?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

What are the common names of Espeletia praefrontina?

Praefrontina espeletia

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-136702: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.