Status:
valid
Authors:
Rodr.-Cabeza & S.Díaz
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 30(116): 343 (-345; figs. 7, (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002881
Common Names
- Espeletia ariana
- Ariana Espeletia
- Espeletia Ariana
Description
Espeletia ariana (also called Ariana's espeletia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Colombia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are oblong and serrated. It grows in humid montane forests and is found at elevations of 2,000 to 3,500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Espeletia ariana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Espeletia ariana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Espeletia ariana is a perennial plant native to the Andes mountains of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is a slow-growing species that prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by division of the root system in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, though germination can be slow and erratic.
Where to Find Espeletia ariana
Espeletia ariana can be found in the high-altitude paramo grasslands of the northern Andes Mountains in Colombia.
Espeletia ariana FAQ
What are the common names of Espeletia ariana?
Espeletia ariana is commonly known as the Ariana Espeletia.
What is the growth habit of Espeletia ariana?
Espeletia ariana is a shrub that typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.
What is the native range of Espeletia ariana?
Espeletia ariana is native to Colombia and Venezuela.
Species in the Espeletia genus
Espeletia lopezii,
Espeletia congestiflora,
Espeletia nemekenei,
Espeletia ariana,
Espeletia rufescens,
Espeletia idroboi,
Espeletia summapacis,
Espeletia tillettii,
Espeletia chocontana,
Espeletia roberti,
Espeletia jaramilloi,
Espeletia pachoana,
Espeletia azucarina,
Espeletia brachyaxiantha,
Espeletia incana,
Espeletia marnixiana,
Espeletia argentea,
Espeletia cayetana,
Espeletia discoidea,
Espeletia leporina,
Espeletia arbelaezii,
Espeletia canescens,
Espeletia cleefii,
Espeletia guascensis,
Espeletia episcopalis,
Espeletia occidentalis,
Espeletia rositae,
Espeletia estanislana,
Espeletia mutabilis,
Espeletia frontinoensis,
Espeletia praefrontina,
Espeletia ulotricha,
Espeletia weddellii,
Espeletia verdeana,
Espeletia paipana,
Espeletia algodonosa,
Espeletia oswaldiana,
Espeletia aristeguietana,
Espeletia soroca,
Espeletia batata,
Espeletia schultesiana,
Espeletia cuniculorum,
Espeletia nana,
Espeletia almorzana,
Espeletia schultzii,
Espeletia tapirophila,
Espeletia barclayana,
Espeletia conglomerata,
Espeletia perijaensis,
Espeletia annemariana,
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,