Aetheolaena involucrata

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]

Aetheolaena involucrata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Aetheolaena
Species:
A. involucrata
Binomial name
Aetheolaena involucrata
(Kunth) B.Nord.

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

  1. ^ 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.