Tepuipappus


Tepuipappus is a genus of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It includes six species endemic to southern Venezuela. The species are moderately- or simply-branched shrubs 0.3 to 3 meters tall. They are native to the Sipapo-Yutajé-Complex of tepuis, specifically occurring on Cerros Autana, Camani, Coro-Coro, Cuao, Guanay, Sipapo, Yaví, and Serrania Yutajé. Tepuis are flat-topped mountains with a flora and fauna distinct from the surrounding piedmont and lowlands.
John F. Pruski described the genus in 2023, and placed it in subtribe Verbesininae of tribe Heliantheae.

Species

Six species are accepted.