Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 38: 7 (-10) (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013078
Common Names
- Robert's Espeletia
- Robert's Espeletiopsis
- Robert's Espeletiopsis
Description
Espeletia roberti (also called Robert's Espeletia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, hairy leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas, often in association with oak and pine forests.
Uses & Benefits
Espeletia roberti is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Espeletia roberti is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Espeletia roberti is a perennial herb native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring or fall. It can also be propagated by cuttings in summer.
Where to Find Espeletia roberti
Espeletia roberti can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
Espeletia roberti FAQ
What is the scientific name of Espeletia roberti?
Espeletia roberti
What is the common name of Espeletia roberti?
Robert's espeletia
Where is Espeletia roberti found?
Espeletia roberti is found in 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,