Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 31: 331 (-333) (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010265
Common Names
- Espeletia summapacis
- Summapacis Espeletia
- Summapacis-Espeletia
Description
Espeletia summapacis (also called Summapacis Espeletia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Andes Mountains. It has lanceolate leaves and grows in moist, shady forests. It is often found in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Espeletia summapacis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders, respiratory problems, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Espeletia summapacis has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Espeletia summapacis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers a sunny location in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can also be propagated by seed, but it is not recommended as the seedlings may not be true to the parent plant.
Where to Find Espeletia summapacis
Espeletia summapacis is native to the Andes Mountains in Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.
Espeletia summapacis FAQ
What are the common names of Espeletia summapacis?
Common names of Espeletia summapacis include Andean mountain daisy, Andean rosette, and rosette daisy.
What is the natural habitat of Espeletia summapacis?
Espeletia summapacis is native to the Andes Mountains in South America, where it grows in high-altitude grasslands.
What are the benefits of Espeletia summapacis?
Espeletia summapacis is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and digestive problems.
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,