Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 56 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030654
Common Names
- Espeletiopsis pozoensis
- Pozoensis' Espeletiopsis
- Pozoensis' False Lettuce
Synonyms
- Espeletia pozoensis Cuatrec. [unknown]
Description
Espeletiopsis pozoensis (also called Pozo's Espeletiopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows to a height of about 1 meter and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open areas and can tolerate a variety of soil types.
Uses & Benefits
Espeletiopsis pozoensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Espeletiopsis pozoensis is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Espeletiopsis pozoensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in sunny, dry areas. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny, well-drained position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny position.
Where to Find Espeletiopsis pozoensis
Espeletiopsis pozoensis is found in the Andes Mountains of Venezuela.
Espeletiopsis pozoensis FAQ
What is the common name of Espeletiopsis pozoensis?
Pozo's Espeletiopsis
What is the native range of Espeletiopsis pozoensis?
Colombia and Venezuela
What is the growth habit of Espeletiopsis pozoensis?
It is an annual herb with an erect growth habit
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,