Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hieron.) V.A.Funk & H.Rob.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 122(2): 158 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331901
Common Names
- Ecuadorian Sampera
- Sampera ecuadoriensis
- Ecuadoriensis Sampera
Description
Sampera ecuadoriensis (also called Ecuadorian Sampera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to Central and East Africa, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sampera ecuadoriensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sampera ecuadoriensis has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sampera ecuadoriensis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Sampera ecuadoriensis
Sampera ecuadoriensis is found in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador.
Sampera ecuadoriensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sampera ecuadoriensis?
Sampera ecuadoriensis
What is the family of Sampera ecuadoriensis?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Sampera ecuadoriensis?
Ecuadorian Sampera
Species in the Sampera genus
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,