Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steetz) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 235 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088009
Common Names
- Ayapana elata
- Elata ayapana
- Ayapana elata
Description
Ayapana elata (also called Elate Ayapana, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia, and is found in montane grasslands and open scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Ayapana elata is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, colds, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ayapana elata has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ayapana elata is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a sandy soil mix. Once established, the plant requires little care and can tolerate drought.
Where to Find Ayapana elata
Ayapana elata is native to Central and South America, and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Ayapana elata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ayapana elata?
Ayapana elata
Where is Ayapana elata found?
Ayapana elata is found in the tropical rainforests of South America.
What is the habitat of Ayapana elata?
Ayapana elata is found in humid, lowland rainforests.
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,