Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
lopezii
ID:
341241

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.B.Sm.) Steyerm. & P.E.Berry

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 71: 297 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340573



Common Names

  • Aratitiyopea lopezii
  • Lopez's Aratitiyopea
  • Lopez's False Aralia


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Description

Aratitiyopea lopezii (also called Lopez's Aratitiyopea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Americas. It has a short stem and its leaves are ovate and arranged in a spiral. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Aratitiyopea lopezii is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and sore throat.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aratitiyopea lopezii var. colombiana (L.B.Sm.) Steyerm. & P.E.Berry
Aratitiyopea lopezii var. lopezii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aratitiyopea lopezii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seedlings are small and have thin, delicate stems. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aratitiyopea lopezii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Aratitiyopea lopezii

Aratitiyopea lopezii is native to Colombia and can be found in the departments of Antioquia and Chocó.

Aratitiyopea lopezii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aratitiyopea lopezii?

Aratitiyopea lopezii

What is the common name of Aratitiyopea lopezii?

Lopez's Aratitiyopea

What is the natural habitat of Aratitiyopea lopezii?

Forests and woodlands

Species in the Aratitiyopea genus

Species in the Xyridaceae family

Abolboda abbreviata, Abolboda acaulis, Abolboda acicularis, Abolboda americana, Abolboda bella, Abolboda ciliata, Abolboda dunstervillei, Abolboda ebracteata, Abolboda egleri, Abolboda glomerata, Abolboda grandis, Abolboda killipii, Abolboda linearifolia, Abolboda macrostachya, Abolboda neblinae, Abolboda paniculata, Abolboda poarchon, Abolboda pulchella, Abolboda scabrida, Abolboda sprucei, Abolboda uniflora, Abolboda granularis, Achlyphila disticha, Aratitiyopea lopezii, Orectanthe ptaritepuiana, Orectanthe sceptrum, Xyris aberdarica, Xyris acrophila, Xyris affinis, Xyris albescens, Xyris almae, Xyris ambigua, Xyris amorimii, Xyris anceps, Xyris andina, Xyris angularis, Xyris angustifolia, Xyris anisophylla, Xyris apureana, Xyris aquatica, Xyris aracamunae, Xyris arachnoidea, Xyris araracuarae, Xyris archeri, Xyris aristata, Xyris asperula, Xyris asterotricha, Xyris atrata, Xyris atriceps, Xyris atrovirida,

References

Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Paul Edward Berry (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.E.Berry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:272465-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.