Espeletia canescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canescens
ID:
24292
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 1: 516 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023621
Common Names
- Canescens Espeletia
- Canescens Daisy
- Canescens Fleabane
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Espeletia canescens (also called Gray Espeletia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Andes mountains of South America. It grows in sunny, moist habitats, such as meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Espeletia canescens is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Espeletia canescens has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Espeletia canescens is a perennial shrub native to the Andean mountain range. It is easily propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Espeletia canescens
Espeletia canescens is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.
Espeletia canescens FAQ
What are the common names of Espeletia canescens?
Common names of Espeletia canescens include Canescent Espeletia, Canescent Espeletia-aster, and Canescent Aster
What is the natural habitat of Espeletia canescens?
Espeletia canescens is native to the Andes region and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
What is the flower color of Espeletia canescens?
The flowers of Espeletia canescens are white to pinkish in color.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-122821: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.