Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 23: 364 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039117
Common Names
- Espeletia ulotricha
- Wooly Espeletia
- Andean Espeletia
Description
Espeletia ulotricha (also called Wooly espeletia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Andes Mountains. It has a woody stem and opposite leaves with yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils, and is often found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Espeletia ulotricha is used as a natural remedy for digestive issues, skin infections, and wounds. It is also used to treat headaches, fever, and as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Espeletia ulotricha is a yellow-green color and has a bell-shaped form. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid shape. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Espeletia ulotricha is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Espeletia ulotricha
Espeletia ulotricha is native to South America and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Espeletia ulotricha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Espeletia ulotricha?
Espeletia ulotricha
What are the common names of Espeletia ulotricha?
Ulotricha
Where is Espeletia ulotricha native to?
Colombia
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,