Espeletia praefrontina Cuatrec.

  • Filed As

    Asteraceae
    Espeletia praefrontina Cuatrec. ( isotype )

  • Collector(s)

    J. D. Boeke 273 with J. B. McElroy, 27 Oct 1976

  • Location

    Colombia. Antioquia. Páramo Frontino. Cerro de Campanas.

  • Habitat

    Espeletia páramo.

  • Description

    Caulirosuletum, eaching heights of over 5 m., this specimen ca. 2 m., fire damage on trunks. Inflorescence all yellow, disks browning with age. Some individuals (especially very vigorous ones with an environmanetal advantage, and predominnatly golden colored ones, e.g. No. 234) have two sterile bracts on the peduncle. Others, apparently of the same species, do not. Common name: frailejón. Appears more silvery tha No. 234 from a distance. Often in groups. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 168738

    Occurrence ID: 895cda90-6304-4cf7-a991-7f0f20f14ca4

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Colombia

  • State/Province

    Antioquia

  • Locality

    Páramo Frontino. Cerro de Campanas

  • Elevation

    Alt. 3450 m. (11319 ft.)

  • Distribution

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    No botanical uses.

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