| Aetheolaena involucrata | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
 Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification 
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| 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. | |
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.
This plant is a subshrub or vine which grows in forest and shrubland habitat at altitudes up to 4500 meters. It is widely distributed and grows in several protected areas.
References
- ^ 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.
| Taxon identifiers | |
|---|---|
| Aetheolaena involucrata | |
| Cacalia involucrata | |
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