Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 83: 95 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000047150
Common Names
- Ayapanopsis
- Thermarum
- Ayapanopsis thermarum
Description
Ayapanopsis thermarum (also called Ayapanopsis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico. It grows up to 1 meter in height and has small, yellow flowers. It prefers moist soils and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ayapanopsis thermarum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a source of firewood and as a fertilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ayapanopsis thermarum has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ayapanopsis thermarum is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame or in the garden. Division can be done in early spring or autumn.
Where to Find Ayapanopsis thermarum
Ayapanopsis thermarum is found in the Brazilian state of Bahia.
Ayapanopsis thermarum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ayapanopsis thermarum?
Ayapanopsis thermarum
What is the family of Ayapanopsis thermarum?
Asteraceae
Where is Ayapanopsis thermarum native to?
Brazil
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,