Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 54: 36, fig (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001941
Common Names
- Aristeguietia
- Uribei
- Uribe's
Description
Aristeguietia uribei (also called Uribe's aristeguietia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Andes region. It has a woody stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in montane forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Aristeguietia uribei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aristeguietia uribei is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aristeguietia uribei is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Aristeguietia uribei
Aristeguietia uribei is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in the wild in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Aristeguietia uribei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristeguietia uribei?
Aristeguietia uribei
What is the natural habitat of Aristeguietia uribei?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
What is the average height of Aristeguietia uribei?
2-3 meters
Species in the Aristeguietia genus
Aristeguietia uribei,
Aristeguietia diplodictyon,
Aristeguietia pseudarborea,
Aristeguietia lamiifolia,
Aristeguietia chimborazensis,
Aristeguietia cacalioides,
Aristeguietia amethystina,
Aristeguietia glutinosa,
Aristeguietia gayana,
Aristeguietia persicifolia,
Aristeguietia dielsii,
Aristeguietia gascae,
Aristeguietia cursonii,
Aristeguietia ballii,
Aristeguietia discolor,
Aristeguietia arborea,
Aristeguietia tahonensis,
Aristeguietia buddleifolia,
Aristeguietia anisodonta,
Aristeguietia tatamensis,
Aristeguietia salvia,
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,