Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schultesiana
ID:
61179

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 5: 26, fig. 11F, G, H, 14; ta (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060508



Common Names

  • Schultes' Espeletia
  • Schultes' Espeletia
  • Schultes' Espeletia


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Description

Espeletia schultesiana (also called Schultes' Espeletia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Andes Mountains. It has a woody stem with oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is commonly found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Espeletia schultesiana is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Espeletia schultesiana for. alternifolia (Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Espeletia schultesiana is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Espeletia schultesiana can be propagated from seed, cuttings, and division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or fall. The plant should be grown in full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Espeletia schultesiana

Espeletia schultesiana can be found in the high-altitude paramo regions of the Andes Mountains in Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Espeletia schultesiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Espeletia schultesiana?

Espeletia schultesiana

What is the common name of Espeletia schultesiana?

Schultes' Espeletia

What is the natural habitat of Espeletia schultesiana?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-17557: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.