Status:
valid
Authors:
(Turcz.) B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 44: 54 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120414
Common Names
- Aetheolaena heterophylla
- Variable Aetheolaena
- Variable Daisy-bush
Description
Aetheolaena heterophylla (also called Variable Aetheolaena, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, white flowers and narrow, pointed leaves. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aetheolaena heterophylla is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aetheolaena heterophylla are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aetheolaena heterophylla is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage re-blooming.
Where to Find Aetheolaena heterophylla
Aetheolaena heterophylla is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Aetheolaena heterophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aetheolaena heterophylla?
Aetheolaena heterophylla
What is the common name of Aetheolaena heterophylla?
Heterophyllous Aetheolaena
What is the natural habitat of Aetheolaena heterophylla?
It is found in grasslands and disturbed areas
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,