Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hieron.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 34: 60 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078347
Common Names
- Ayapana Pilluanensis
- Ayapana
- Pilluanensis
Synonyms
- Eupatorium pilluanense Gardner [unknown]
- Eupatorium pilluanense Hieron. [unknown]
Description
Ayapana pilluanensis (also called Pilluana Ayapana, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the sunflower family. It has yellow flower heads and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to western North America, where it grows in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ayapana pilluanensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ayapana pilluanensis has yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a white underside.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ayapana pilluanensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Peru. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not need much fertilizer.
Where to Find Ayapana pilluanensis
Ayapana pilluanensis is native to South America and can be found in the wild in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Ayapana pilluanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ayapana pilluanensis?
Ayapana pilluanensis
What is the family of Ayapana pilluanensis?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Ayapana pilluanensis?
Pilluana Ayapana
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,