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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Cass.
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1827
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 48: 447 (1827)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000097344
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Aetheolaena involucrata
- Involucrate aetheolaena
- Aetheolaena
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Aetheolaena involucrata (also called 'Pale-flowered Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a single flower head. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Aetheolaena involucrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is a popular choice for rock gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and is known for its drought tolerance.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Aetheolaena involucrata has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Aetheolaena involucrata is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep them in a warm, bright location. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems and place them in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Aetheolaena involucrata
                        
                            Aetheolaena involucrata is native to South America and can be found in the Andean region of the continent.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Aetheolaena involucrata FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Aetheolaena involucrata?
Aetheolaena involucrata
What is the common name of Aetheolaena involucrata?
Involucrate Aetheolaena
Where is Aetheolaena involucrata native to?
South America
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,