Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
guacharaca
ID:
116305

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Díaz) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 55 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115634



Common Names

  • Espeletiopsis guacharaca
  • Guacharaca Espeletiopsis
  • Andean Espeletiopsis


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Synonyms

  • Espeletia guacharaca S.Díaz [unknown]
  • Espeletiopsis jimenez-quesadae guacharaca (S.Díaz) Cuatrec. [deprecated]

Description

Espeletiopsis guacharaca (also called Guacharaca, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It has a hairy stem and lance-shaped leaves that are usually arranged in a rosette. It grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Espeletiopsis guacharaca is used as a medicinal plant, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Espeletiopsis guacharaca is a small yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Espeletiopsis guacharaca is a perennial herb that is native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they take root.

Where to Find Espeletiopsis guacharaca

Espeletiopsis guacharaca is found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia.

Espeletiopsis guacharaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Espeletiopsis guacharaca?

Espeletiopsis guacharaca

What is the common name of Espeletiopsis guacharaca?

Guacharaca

Where does Espeletiopsis guacharaca grow?

It grows in the mountains of Colombia and Venezuela

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-77079: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Santiago Díaz Piedrahita (1944-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Díaz' in the authors string.