Aetheolaena involucrata

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Aetheolaena involucrata
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A. involucrata
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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]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 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.