Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
funckii
ID:
127200

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 55 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126529

Common Names

  • Espeletiopsis funckii
  • Funck's Espeletiopsis
  • Funck's Waxflower

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Synonyms

  • Espeletia funckii Sch.Bip. ex Wedd. [unknown]

Description

Espeletiopsis funckii (also called Funck's Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Andes mountains of South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Espeletiopsis funckii 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, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Espeletiopsis funckii has yellow flowers with five petals and a center of yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Espeletiopsis funckii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be divided using two forks to tease out the smaller divisions. Replant them straight away into individual pots and grow them on in light shade in the greenhouse for at least their first winter.

Where to Find Espeletiopsis funckii

Espeletiopsis funckii is found in the Andes of South America.

Espeletiopsis funckii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Espeletiopsis funckii?

Espeletiopsis funckii

What is the common name of Espeletiopsis funckii?

Funck's Groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Espeletiopsis funckii?

Grasslands and meadows

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-87557: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.