Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tapirophila
ID:
70011

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 32: 320 (-322) (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069340



Common Names

  • Wooly Sunflower
  • Tapirophila Espeletia
  • Espeletia Tapirophila


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Description

Espeletia tapirophila (also called Espeletia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in high-altitude, wet grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Espeletia tapirophila is a plant native to the Himalayas and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory disorders, skin diseases, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Espeletia tapirophila has small yellow flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are hairy, with opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Espeletia tapirophila is a perennial herb that is native to the Andes. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Espeletia tapirophila

Espeletia tapirophila can be found in Colombia.

Espeletia tapirophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Espeletia tapirophila?

Espeletia tapirophila

What is the common name of Espeletia tapirophila?

Tapir's Espeletia

What is the natural habitat of Espeletia tapirophila?

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-26168: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.