Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
312 1975
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062308
Common Names
- Ayapanopsis ferreyrii
- Ferreyri's Ayapanopsis
- Ferreyri's Ayapanopsis Tree
Description
Ayapanopsis ferreyrii (also called Ferreyra's ayapanopsis, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are deeply lobed. It is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ayapanopsis ferreyrii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ayapanopsis ferreyrii is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ayapanopsis ferreyrii is an evergreen perennial that is native to Mexico. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or early summer, and seeds should be sown in the fall or spring.
Where to Find Ayapanopsis ferreyrii
Ayapanopsis ferreyrii is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.
Ayapanopsis ferreyrii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ayapanopsis ferreyrii?
Ayapanopsis ferreyrii
What is the natural habitat of Ayapanopsis ferreyrii?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What is the flower color of Ayapanopsis ferreyrii?
Yellow
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,