Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tunjana
ID:
127376

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 3: 433, fig. 16, 23G, H; tab. (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126705



Common Names

  • Espeletia
  • Espeletia Tunjana
  • Tunjana Espeletia


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Description

Espeletia tunjana (also called Tunja Espeletia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to Colombia and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Espeletia tunjana is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as digestive disorders, skin diseases, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Espeletia tunjana has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Espeletia tunjana is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Espeletia tunjana

Espeletia tunjana is found in the high-altitude paramo of the Andes Mountains in South America.

Espeletia tunjana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Espeletia tunjana?

Espeletia tunjana

What is the common name of Espeletia tunjana?

Tunjana Espeletia

What is the natural habitat of Espeletia tunjana?

Dry grasslands and stony slopes

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-87724: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.