Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
rabanalensis
ID:
1035559

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Díaz & Rodr.-Cabeza

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 33(125): 456 (-458; fig. 1) (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034897



Common Names

  • Espeletiopsis rabanalensis
  • Rabanal Espeletiopsis
  • Rabanal's Espeletia


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Description

Espeletiopsis rabanalensis (also called 'Rabanal's Espeletiopsis', among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to the temperate regions of South America. It typically grows up to 1 m tall and has a rounded crown with small, lobed leaves. It grows in dry, open areas, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Espeletiopsis rabanalensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Espeletiopsis rabanalensis has small white flowers, with a single-seeded fruit. The seed is small and black, with a shiny surface. The seedlings are slender and upright, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Espeletiopsis rabanalensis is an easy-to-grow plant that prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seeds sown on the surface of a sterile compost and kept moist in a warm position.

Where to Find Espeletiopsis rabanalensis

Espeletiopsis rabanalensis is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andean montane forests of the northern part of the country.

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

Betsy Viviana Rodríguez-Cabeza (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rodr.-Cabeza' in the authors string.
Santiago Díaz Piedrahita (1944-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Díaz' in the authors string.