Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
doryphylla
ID:
130831

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 44: 54 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130160



Common Names

  • Aetheolaena Doryphylla
  • Thin-Leaved Aetheolaena
  • Thin-Leaved Silverbush


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Description

Aetheolaena doryphylla (also called Dory's aetheolaena, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It can grow up to 2 m in height and has a woody stem with small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Aetheolaena doryphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aetheolaena doryphylla is a white-yellow disc floret. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aetheolaena doryphylla is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes mountains. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Aetheolaena doryphylla

Aetheolaena doryphylla is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Aetheolaena doryphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aetheolaena doryphylla?

Aetheolaena doryphylla

What is the family of Aetheolaena doryphylla?

Asteraceae

Where is Aetheolaena doryphylla found?

It is found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

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,

References

José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:6086-2: Based on the initial data import