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Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.
                
                
                    
Source:
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Year:
1976
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 55 (1976)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001662
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Espeletiopsis colombiana
- Colombian Espeletiopsis
- Colombian False Espeletia
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Espeletiopsis colombiana (also called Colombian Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Colombia and Venezuela. It grows in high altitude grasslands and is characterized by its small, yellow flower heads.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Espeletiopsis colombiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Espeletiopsis colombiana is a yellow-green color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Espeletiopsis colombiana is a perennial herb that is native to Colombia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Espeletiopsis colombiana
                        
                            Espeletiopsis colombiana is native to Colombia and can be found in high-altitude grasslands.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Espeletiopsis colombiana FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Espeletiopsis colombiana?
Espeletiopsis colombiana
What is the natural habitat of Espeletiopsis colombiana?
Espeletiopsis colombiana is native to the Andes Mountains of Colombia.
What is the growth habit of Espeletiopsis colombiana?
Espeletiopsis colombiana is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height.
What is the flowering period of Espeletiopsis colombiana?
Espeletiopsis colombiana flowers from April to June.
What is the soil type preferred by Espeletiopsis colombiana?
Espeletiopsis colombiana prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Espeletiopsis genus
                        
                            Espeletiopsis colombiana, 
Espeletiopsis trianae, 
Espeletiopsis jimenez-quesadae, 
Espeletiopsis purpurascens, 
Espeletiopsis muiska, 
Espeletiopsis jajoensis, 
Espeletiopsis pozoensis, 
Espeletiopsis cristalinensis, 
Espeletiopsis bogotensis, 
Espeletiopsis caldasii, 
Espeletiopsis pleiochasia, 
Espeletiopsis sclerophylla, 
Espeletiopsis betancurii, 
Espeletiopsis garciae, 
Espeletiopsis sanchezii, 
Espeletiopsis pannosa, 
Espeletiopsis petiolata, 
Espeletiopsis santanderensis, 
Espeletiopsis angustifolia, 
Espeletiopsis meridensis, 
Espeletiopsis insignis, 
Espeletiopsis guacharaca, 
Espeletiopsis corymbosa, 
Espeletiopsis almorzana, 
Espeletiopsis funckii, 
Espeletiopsis rabanalensis, 
Espeletiopsis diazii,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,