Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tarapotensis
ID:
83744

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 385 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083073



Common Names

  • Tarapoto Ayapanopsis
  • Tarapoto False Nettle
  • Tarapoto Ayapana


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Synonyms

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

Description

Ayapanopsis tarapotensis (also called Tarapoto ayapanopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to South America, and can be found in wet, disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ayapanopsis tarapotensis is a plant native to the Amazon rainforest and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ayapanopsis tarapotensis has small yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ayapanopsis tarapotensis can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Ayapanopsis tarapotensis

Ayapanopsis tarapotensis is native to the cloud forests of Peru and Ecuador and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Ayapanopsis tarapotensis FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Ayapanopsis tarapotensis?

Ayapanopsis tarapotensis prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can survive in a wide range of soil types.

How do you propagate Ayapanopsis tarapotensis?

Ayapanopsis tarapotensis can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division.

What pests and diseases affect Ayapanopsis tarapotensis?

Ayapanopsis tarapotensis is generally pest and disease free, but can be susceptible to rust, powdery mildew, and root rot.

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-39565: 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.