Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pycnophylla
ID:
128850

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 5: 24. 1942

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128179



Common Names

  • Wooly Sunflower
  • Pycnophylla Sunflower
  • Espeletia Sunflower


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Synonyms

  • Espeletia pycnophylla pycnophylla [unknown]

Description

Espeletia pycnophylla (also called Giant Frailejon, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Andes Mountains of Colombia and Venezuela. It has large, leathery leaves and white flowers. It is found in high-altitude grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Espeletia pycnophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Espeletia pycnophylla sub. pycnophylla
Espeletia pycnophylla sub. llanaganatensis Cuatrec.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Espeletia pycnophylla is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Espeletia pycnophylla can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist soil. Both methods should be done in a sunny location.

Where to Find Espeletia pycnophylla

Espeletia pycnophylla is native to the Andes Mountains in South America and can be found in high-altitude, dry habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.

Espeletia pycnophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Espeletia pycnophylla?

Espeletia pycnophylla

What is the common name of Espeletia pycnophylla?

Pycnophyllous Espeletia

What is the family of Espeletia pycnophylla?

Asteraceae

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-89166: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.