Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
standleyana
ID:
117827

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 1: 514; pl. 1, figs. 17-21 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117156



Common Names

  • Colombian Waxflower
  • Giant Waxflower
  • Standley's Waxflower


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Description

Espeletia standleyana (also called Giant Espeletia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the highlands of Colombia and Venezuela. It has yellow flowers and grows in rocky soils in high altitude grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Espeletia standleyana is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Espeletia standleyana sub. laxior (Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.
Espeletia standleyana sub. ampla (Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Espeletia standleyana is yellow, small and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Espeletia standleyana is a slow-growing, long-lived, perennial shrub native to the Andes Mountains of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Espeletia standleyana

Espeletia standleyana can be found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia.

Espeletia standleyana FAQ

What are the common uses of Espeletia standleyana?

Espeletia standleyana is commonly used as an ornamental plant.

What is the scientific classification of Espeletia standleyana?

Espeletia standleyana belongs to the family Asteraceae and the genus Espeletia.

What is the native habitat of Espeletia standleyana?

Espeletia standleyana is 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-78526: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.