Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kuntze) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20: 212 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092695
Common Names
- Ayapana trinitensis
- Trinidad Ayapana
- Ayapana
Synonyms
- Eupatorium squiresii Rusby [unknown]
- Baccharis trinitensis Kuntze [unknown]
- Eupatorium trinitense Rusby & B.L.Rob. [unknown]
- Eupatorium squiresii Rusby ex B.L.Rob. [unknown]
Description
Ayapana trinitensis (also called Ayapana, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Caribbean. It has a fibrous root system and grows to a height of 0.3-0.5 meters. The leaves are ovate to lanceolate and green in color. It is found in moist forests and scrublands at elevations of 0-1000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Ayapana trinitensis is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ayapana trinitensis has small white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ayapana trinitensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done through division of the clumps in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be used, but they require stratification before sowing.
Where to Find Ayapana trinitensis
Ayapana trinitensis is found in the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago.
Ayapana trinitensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ayapana trinitensis?
Ayapana trinitensis
What is the common name of Ayapana trinitensis?
Trinidad Ayapana
What is the natural habitat of Ayapana trinitensis?
Grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas
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,