Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
mathewsii
ID:
68518

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 385 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067847

Common Names

  • Mathews' Ayapanopsis
  • Ayapanopsis
  • Mathews' Ayapanopsis

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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium mathewsii B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Ayapanopsis mathewsii (also called Mathews Ayapanopsis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ayapanopsis mathewsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ayapanopsis mathewsii is yellow and has a daisy-like shape. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ayapanopsis mathewsii is a perennial plant that is propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings taken in the summer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Ayapanopsis mathewsii

Ayapanopsis mathewsii is native to Central America and can be found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and wetlands. It is most commonly found in the countries of Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico.

Ayapanopsis mathewsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ayapanopsis mathewsii?

Ayapanopsis mathewsii

What is the family of Ayapanopsis mathewsii?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Ayapanopsis mathewsii?

Grasslands

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-24709: 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.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.