Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Cuatrec.) B.Nord.
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1978
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 44: 54 (1978)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037111
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Aetheolaena caldasensis
- Caldasensis Aetheolaena
- Caldasensis Aster
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Aetheolaena caldasensis (also called 'Caldas Aetheolaena', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America, specifically in the Andes mountain range. It is found in grasslands and open areas, growing to a height of up to 1 meter. It has white flowers and ovate leaves.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Aetheolaena caldasensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its beautiful flowers and attractive foliage.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Aetheolaena caldasensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm, and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Aetheolaena caldasensis is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in the spring and the plants should be spaced about 12 inches apart. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Deadheading the flowers will help to promote more blooms.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Aetheolaena caldasensis
                        
                            Aetheolaena caldasensis is native to Colombia and can be found in grassy meadows and open woodlands.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Aetheolaena caldasensis FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Aetheolaena caldasensis?
Aetheolaena caldasensis
What is the common name of Aetheolaena caldasensis?
Caldasensis
What is the natural habitat of Aetheolaena caldasensis?
Grasslands and open woodlands
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Aetheolaena genus
                        
                            Aetheolaena senecioides, 
Aetheolaena patens, 
Aetheolaena lingulata, 
Aetheolaena mochensis, 
Aetheolaena caldasensis, 
Aetheolaena ledifolia, 
Aetheolaena loesneri, 
Aetheolaena pichinchensis, 
Aetheolaena campanulata, 
Aetheolaena mojandensis, 
Aetheolaena otophora, 
Aetheolaena subinvolucrata, 
Aetheolaena involucrata, 
Aetheolaena hypoleuca, 
Aetheolaena heterophylla, 
Aetheolaena doryphylla, 
Aetheolaena decipiens, 
Aetheolaena rosana, 
Aetheolaena cuencana,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Asteraceae family
                        
                            Aaronsohnia pubescens, 
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, 
Abrotanella filiformis, 
Abrotanella rostrata, 
Abrotanella linearis, 
Abrotanella trilobata, 
Abrotanella muscosa, 
Abrotanella inconspicua, 
Abrotanella trichoachaenia, 
Abrotanella caespitosa, 
Abrotanella nivigena, 
Abrotanella pusilla, 
Abrotanella linearifolia, 
Abrotanella papuana, 
Abrotanella rosulata, 
Abrotanella emarginata, 
Abrotanella fertilis, 
Abrotanella spathulata, 
Abrotanella purpurea, 
Abrotanella patearoa, 
Abrotanella submarginata, 
Abrotanella diemii, 
Abrotanella scapigera, 
Abrotanella forsterioides, 
Acamptopappus shockleyi, 
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, 
Acanthocephalus benthamianus, 
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, 
Acanthocladium dockeri, 
Acanthodesmos distichus, 
Acanthodesmos gibarensis, 
Acanthospermum humile, 
Acanthospermum consobrinum, 
Acanthospermum glabratum, 
Acanthospermum microcarpum, 
Acanthospermum hispidum, 
Acanthospermum australe, 
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, 
Acanthostyles buniifolius, 
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, 
Achillea buiana, 
Achillea conrathii, 
Achillea cucullata, 
Achillea styriaca, 
Achillea clavennae, 
Achillea cappadocica, 
Achillea huber-morathii, 
Achillea ptarmicoides, 
Achillea sieheana, 
Achillea barrelieri,