Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
wurdackiana
ID:
11721

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
BioLlania, Ed. Espec. 6: 511. 1997 ; J.J. Wurdack Festschr.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011050



Common Names

  • Ayapanopsis Wurdackiana
  • Wurdackiana Ayapanopsis
  • Ayapanopsis


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Description

Ayapanopsis wurdackiana (also called Ayapanopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the tropical regions of Mexico and Central America. It grows in dry forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ayapanopsis wurdackiana is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Ayapanopsis wurdackiana flower is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ayapanopsis wurdackiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the root clumps in early spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Ayapanopsis wurdackiana

Ayapanopsis wurdackiana is native to the Brazilian Cerrado and can be found in the states of Goiás, Mato Grosso, and Minas Gerais.

Ayapanopsis wurdackiana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Ayapanopsis wurdackiana?

Ayapanopsis wurdackiana is found in dry, tropical deciduous forests in Mexico.

What is the average height of Ayapanopsis wurdackiana?

Ayapanopsis wurdackiana typically grows to a height of about 1 meter.

What is the flowering period of Ayapanopsis wurdackiana?

Ayapanopsis wurdackiana typically flowers from April to June.

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