Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hassl.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 384 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038137
Common Names
- Ayapanopsis Esperanzae
- Ayapanopsis
- Esperanzae
Synonyms
- Eupatorium esperanzae Hassl. [unknown]
- Eupatorium esperanzae esperanzae [unknown]
- Eupatorium esperanzae schininii (Cabrera) Cabrera [unknown]
- Eupatorium schininii Cabrera [unknown]
Description
Ayapanopsis esperanzae (also called 'Esperanza Ayapanopsis' and 'Esperanza Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central America. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has a woody base. Its leaves are covered with white hairs, giving it a woolly appearance. It grows in rocky grasslands and scrublands, and is drought-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Ayapanopsis esperanzae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ayapanopsis esperanzae has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ayapanopsis esperanzae is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the stem tips and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.
Where to Find Ayapanopsis esperanzae
Ayapanopsis esperanzae is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as hillsides and rocky outcrops.
Ayapanopsis esperanzae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ayapanopsis esperanzae?
Ayapanopsis esperanzae
What is the common name of Ayapanopsis esperanzae?
Esperanza's Ayapanopsis
What is the natural habitat of Ayapanopsis esperanzae?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Ayapanopsis genus
Ayapanopsis wurdackiana,
Ayapanopsis cuchabensis,
Ayapanopsis ferreyrae,
Ayapanopsis vargasii,
Ayapanopsis latipaniculata,
Ayapanopsis esperanzae,
Ayapanopsis thermarum,
Ayapanopsis wurdackii,
Ayapanopsis adenophora,
Ayapanopsis ferreyrii,
Ayapanopsis mathewsii,
Ayapanopsis tucumanensis,
Ayapanopsis beckii,
Ayapanopsis triosteifolia,
Ayapanopsis tarapotensis,
Ayapanopsis andina,
Ayapanopsis luteynii,
Ayapanopsis oblongifolia,
Ayapanopsis euphyes,
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,