Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
petiolata
ID:
67097

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 56 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066426



Common Names

  • Espeletiopsis petiolata
  • Petiolate Espeletiopsis
  • Andean Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Espeletia petiolata petiolata [unknown]
  • Espeletia petiolata petiolata [unknown]
  • Espeletia petiolata Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Espeletiopsis petiolata (also called Petiolate Espeletia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has small, white flowers and narrow, pointed leaves. It grows in humid, high-altitude forests.

Uses & Benefits

Espeletiopsis petiolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues and fever.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Espeletiopsis petiolata for. corymbosa (Cuatrec.) Diazgr.
Espeletiopsis petiolata for. media (Cuatrec.) Diazgr.
Espeletiopsis petiolata var. escobensis (Cuatrec.) Diazgr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Espeletiopsis petiolata has yellow flowers with five petals that are arranged in a star-shaped pattern. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Espeletiopsis petiolata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water once established. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.

Where to Find Espeletiopsis petiolata

Espeletiopsis petiolata is found in Colombia.

Espeletiopsis petiolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Espeletiopsis petiolata?

Espeletiopsis petiolata

What is the common name of Espeletiopsis petiolata?

Petiolate Espeletia

What is the habitat of Espeletiopsis petiolata?

It is found in high-altitude grasslands and shrublands

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-23309: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.