Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 34: 59 -60, fig (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015231
Common Names
- Ayapana lanceolata
- Lanceolate Ayapana
- Lance-leaved Ayapana
Description
Ayapana lanceolata (also called lanceleaf Ayapana, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with yellow flowers that have a diameter of about 1 cm. It is native to South America, and it can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ayapana lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ayapana lanceolata has white petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ayapana lanceolata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize occasionally for best results.
Where to Find Ayapana lanceolata
Ayapana lanceolata is native to Central and South America.
Ayapana lanceolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ayapana lanceolata?
Ayapana lanceolata
What is the common name of Ayapana lanceolata?
Lanceleaf Ayapana
What is the natural habitat of Ayapana lanceolata?
Ayapana lanceolata is found in grassland and forest habitats in South America
Species in the Ayapana genus
Ayapana herrerae,
Ayapana hylophila,
Ayapana turbacensis,
Ayapana lanceolata,
Ayapana ornithophora,
Ayapana amygdalina,
Ayapana stenolepis,
Ayapana lopez-palaciosii,
Ayapana pilluanensis,
Ayapana triplinervis,
Ayapana robinsonii,
Ayapana elata,
Ayapana jaramillii,
Ayapana trinitensis,
Ayapana tovarensis,
Ayapana haughtii,
Ayapana ecuadorensis,
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,