Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pannosa
ID:
63643

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 56 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062972



Common Names

  • Espeletiopsis
  • Pannosa
  • Espeletia


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Description

Espeletiopsis pannosa (also called 'Pannose Espeletia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 2 meters in height. It is found in high-altitude grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Espeletiopsis pannosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Espeletiopsis pannosa has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Espeletiopsis pannosa is a perennial herb that grows in sunny, dry areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Espeletiopsis pannosa

Espeletiopsis pannosa can be found in Colombia and Venezuela.

Espeletiopsis pannosa FAQ

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Pannosa

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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-19962: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.