Aetheolaena involucrata
Appearance
Aetheolaena involucrata | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Asterales |
Family: | Asteraceae |
Genus: | Aetheolaena |
Species: | A. involucrata
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Binomial name | |
Aetheolaena involucrata (Kunth) B.Nord.
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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
[edit]- ^ a b c d Montúfar, R.; Pitman, N. (2003). "Aetheolaena involucrata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2003: e.T43107A10776454. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T43107A10776454.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.