Aetheolaena involucrata

Aetheolaena involucrata
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. 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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