Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hieron.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20: 212 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013099
Common Names
- Ayapana Turbacensis
- Turbac Ayapana
- Turbacense Ayapana
Synonyms
- Eupatorium turbacense turbacense [unknown]
- Eupatorium turbacense Hieron. [unknown]
Description
Ayapana turbacensis (also called Turbac Ayapana, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m in height. It has small, oval leaves and is native to the tropical regions of South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ayapana turbacensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ayapana turbacensis has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ayapana turbacensis is a perennial herb that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Ayapana turbacensis
Ayapana turbacensis can be found in the Andes, from Colombia to Bolivia, at altitudes of 2,000–3,500 m.
Ayapana turbacensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ayapana turbacensis?
Ayapana turbacensis
What is the common name of Ayapana turbacensis?
Turbo Ayapana
What is the habitat of Ayapana turbacensis?
It is found in grasslands, meadows, 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,