Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amygdalina
ID:
37319

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20: 211 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036648



Common Names

  • Amygdalina Ayapana
  • Ayapana Amygdalina
  • Ayapana


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Description

Ayapana amygdalina (also called Ayapana, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, green leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in humid, tropical climates, and is found in forests and other areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Ayapana amygdalina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ayapana amygdalina has small, white flowers with yellow centers and four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ayapana amygdalina is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Ayapana amygdalina

Ayapana amygdalina can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and up to North Carolina.

Ayapana amygdalina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ayapana amygdalina?

Ayapana amygdalina

What are the common names of Ayapana amygdalina?

Common names of Ayapana amygdalina include almond-leaved ayapana and almond-leaved ayapana tree

What is the natural habitat of Ayapana amygdalina?

Ayapana amygdalina is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Peru

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-135441: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.