Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elata
ID:
88680

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


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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.

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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 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-44355: Based on the initial data import
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.
Joachim Steetz (1804-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steetz' in the authors string.