Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uribei
ID:
132579

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Mutisia n.° 16: [1], fig. 1 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131908



Common Names

  • Espeletia uribei
  • Colombian Wax Palm
  • Uribe's Wax Palm


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Description

Espeletia uribei (also called Uribe's Espeletia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Andes of Colombia. It has small, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Espeletia uribei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Espeletia uribei has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are followed by small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Espeletia uribei is a perennial evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Espeletia uribei

Espeletia uribei can be found in the Andes, from Colombia to Bolivia.

Espeletia uribei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Espeletia uribei?

Espeletia uribei

What is the family of Espeletia uribei?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Espeletia uribei?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-92763: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.