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
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A. involucrata
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Aetheolaena involucrata
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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. Montúfar, R. & Pitman, N. (2003). "Aetheolaena involucrata". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2003: e.T43107A10776454. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T43107A10776454.en. Retrieved 18 December 2017.


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