Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steetz) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 32: 284 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040970
Common Names
- Stenolepis Ayapana
- Stenolepis Ayapan
- Stenolepis Ayapan
Synonyms
- Ayapana pyramidalis (Klatt) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]
- Eupatorium stenolepis Steetz [unknown]
- Eupatorium pyramidale pyramidale [unknown]
- Eupatorium revolutum Pohl ex Baker [unknown]
- Eupatorium amygdalinum revolutum Baker [unknown]
- Eupatorium pyramidale angustifolium B.L.Rob. [unknown]
- Eupatorium pyramidale Klatt [unknown]
Description
Ayapana stenolepis (also called 'Stenolepis Ayapana', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 1.5 m. It has small, white flowers and is native to South America. It is found in dry, rocky areas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ayapana stenolepis is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ayapana stenolepis is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ayapana stenolepis is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant. Propagation is best done in spring or summer, and can be done by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a light, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Ayapana stenolepis
Ayapana stenolepis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Puebla.
Ayapana stenolepis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ayapana stenolepis?
Ayapana stenolepis
What are the common names of Ayapana stenolepis?
Narrow-leaved Ayapana
What is the natural habitat of Ayapana stenolepis?
Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands
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,