Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yaviana
ID:
42250

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lasser & Maguire) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 21: 303~ fig. 35 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041579



Common Names

  • Guayania yaviana
  • Yaviana Guayania
  • Guayania


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium angulicaulis Lasser & Maguire [unknown]
  • Eupatorium angulicaule Lasser & Maguire [unknown]
  • Eupatorium yavianum Lasser & Maguire [unknown]

Description

Guayania yaviana (also called Yavi guayania, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 0.5 m in height. It is found in humid and dry forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Guayania yaviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guayania yaviana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guayania yaviana is an evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings or layering. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Guayania yaviana

Guayania yaviana is native to the Amazon rainforest, where it can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Guayania yaviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guayania yaviana?

Guayania yaviana

What is the common name of Guayania yaviana?

Yaviana guayania

What is the natural habitat of Guayania yaviana?

Guayania yaviana is native to South America, from Peru to Bolivia.

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-140214: 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.
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
Tobías Lasser (1911-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lasser' in the authors string.