Espeletiopsis garciae (Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.

Species

Angiosperms > Asterales > Asteraceae > Espeletiopsis

Characteristics

A hermaphrodite evergreen tree. It grows 5m high.
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Growth form tree
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Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality hermaphrodite
Pollination entomogamy
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Mature height (meter) 5.0
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Environment

Sub-páramo ecosystems and high Andean forest areas from dry to humid, being frequent in oak forests and high scrub; at elevations from 2,520-3,609 metres
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Hardiness (USDA) 10-12

Usage

Uses oil
Edible leaves
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Cultivation

Can be grown by seedlings.
Mode seedlings
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Distribution

Espeletiopsis garciae world distribution map, present in Colombia

Conservation status

Espeletiopsis garciae threat status: Vulnerable

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:205213-1
WFO ID wfo-0000040988
COL ID 8LD96
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Synonyms

Espeletia garciae Espeletiopsis garciae