Introduction
The goal of this website is to provide a comprehensive repository of information about all the species of frailejones sensu lato (subtribe Espeletiinae). Current knowledge is scanty and fragmented for most of the species within this group. This is an extremely important group for Colombia, Venezuela and – to a lesser extent – for Ecuador.
As a first step, I want to present a full checklist of the taxa within each of the eight recognized genera of the subtribe Espeletiinae, as well as diagnostic images for as many taxa as possible, maps and ecological data. The site maintains a dynamic digital key for all the species of the group. In addition, the site will provide information about past and active researchers of the group, current investigations, bibliography and useful links associated to the study of this group. In the near future the site will also show a phylogeny of Espeletiinae based on my research.
This website will soon be available in Spanish as well.
Learn about my research in Espeletiinae
Learn about the subtribe Espeletiinae
Learn about the páramo ecosystem
