Aetheolaena involucrata
Aetheolaena involucrata | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Asterids |
Order: | Asterales |
Family: | Asteraceae |
Tribe: | Senecioneae |
Genus: | Aetheolaena |
Species: | A. involucrata |
Binomial name | |
Aetheolaena involucrata (Kunth) B.Nord. | |
Aetheolaena involucrata is a species of flowering plant in the aster family, Asteraceae. It is endemic to Ecuador, where it is considered to be "characteristic" of the Andean flora.[1]
This plant is a subshrub or vine which grows in forest and shrubland habitat at altitudes up to 4500 meters.[1] It is widely distributed and grows in several protected areas.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Montúfar, R. & Pitman, N. 2003. Aetheolaena involucrata. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.3. Downloaded on 08 April 2015.
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