Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verdeana
ID:
41930

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 4: 166, fig. 8, 12F (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041259



Common Names

  • Verdeana Espeletia
  • Espeletia Verdeana
  • Espeletia


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Description

Espeletia verdeana (also called Espeletia grandiflora, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height. It is native to the highlands of Colombia and Venezuela. It is found in montane grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Espeletia verdeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Espeletia verdeana is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Espeletia verdeana is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It is a slow-growing plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the root clumps in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Espeletia verdeana

Espeletia verdeana is found in the United States, primarily in the western states of California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and sagebrush flats.

Espeletia verdeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Espeletia verdeana?

Espeletia verdeana

What is the natural habitat of Espeletia verdeana?

Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops

What is the optimal soil pH for Espeletia verdeana?

6.0 to 7.0

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-139901: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.