Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turbacensis
ID:
13770

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20: 212 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013099



Common Names

  • Ayapana Turbacensis
  • Turbac Ayapana
  • Turbacense Ayapana


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium turbacense turbacense [unknown]
  • Eupatorium turbacense Hieron. [unknown]

Description

Ayapana turbacensis (also called Turbac Ayapana, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m in height. It has small, oval leaves and is native to the tropical regions of South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ayapana turbacensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ayapana turbacensis has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ayapana turbacensis is a perennial herb that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Ayapana turbacensis

Ayapana turbacensis can be found in the Andes, from Colombia to Bolivia, at altitudes of 2,000–3,500 m.

Ayapana turbacensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ayapana turbacensis?

Ayapana turbacensis

What is the common name of Ayapana turbacensis?

Turbo Ayapana

What is the habitat of Ayapana turbacensis?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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-112678: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' 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.