Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
summapacis
ID:
10936

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


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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-109937: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.