| Aetheolaena mojandensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Aetheolaena |
| Species: | A. mojandensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Aetheolaena mojandensis (Hieron.) B.Nord. | |
Aetheolaena mojandensis is a species of flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, which is commonly known as the daisy, aster, or composite family. This plant is endemic to Ecuador, meaning it is naturally restricted to that country and is not found anywhere else in the wild. Its preferred habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, as well as subtropical or tropical high-altitude grasslands, both of which are characterized by cooler mountain climates and relatively humid conditions. The survival of Aetheolaena mojandensis is currently at risk primarily due to habitat loss, which results from factors such as deforestation, agricultural expansion, or other forms of environmental disturbance that reduce the area and quality of its native ecosystem.
