Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robinsonii
ID:
87817

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Díaz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Trianea 4: 275-276 fig (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087146



Common Names

  • Robinson's Ayapana
  • Ayapana robinsonii
  • Robinson's Water-hyssop


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Description

Ayapana robinsonii (also called Robinson's Ayapana, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America. It has a woody stem with narrow, lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is found in wet grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ayapana robinsonii has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and has been used to treat skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ayapana robinsonii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ayapana robinsonii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors and will germinate in 1-3 months.

Where to Find Ayapana robinsonii

Ayapana robinsonii is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It can be found in open woodlands and scrublands.

Ayapana robinsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ayapana robinsonii?

Ayapana robinsonii

What is the common name of Ayapana robinsonii?

Robinson's ayapana

What type of plant is Ayapana robinsonii?

Perennial herb

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,

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