Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
insignis
ID:
106402

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 55 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000105731



Common Names

  • Espeletia
  • Colombian Waxflower
  • Andean Waxflower


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Synonyms

  • Espeletia insignis Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Espeletiopsis insignis (also called Espeletiopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela and grows in wet, shady areas in the tropical montane forests at elevations of 1,400–2,600 m.

Uses & Benefits

Espeletiopsis insignis is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used to make dyes and as a source of natural rubber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Espeletiopsis insignis has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Espeletiopsis insignis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes about two weeks.

Where to Find Espeletiopsis insignis

Espeletiopsis insignis can be found in Colombia, growing in open, dry areas.

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Asteraceae

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-6375: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.