Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
mochensis
ID:
29338

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028667



Common Names

  • Mocha Aetheolaena
  • Mochensis Aetheolaena
  • Aetheolaena mochensis


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Description

Aetheolaena mochensis (also called Mochen's Aetheolaena, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Andes Mountains and is commonly found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aetheolaena mochensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aetheolaena mochensis is a yellow-green disc. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are pale green and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aetheolaena mochensis is a perennial plant that is native to the Canary Islands. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, it should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in early spring or late summer. The divided plants should be planted in a sunny location in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Aetheolaena mochensis

Aetheolaena mochensis is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in moist, high-altitude meadows and grasslands.

Aetheolaena mochensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aetheolaena mochensis?

Aetheolaena mochensis

What is the family of Aetheolaena mochensis?

Asteraceae

Where is Aetheolaena mochensis native to?

Central Asia

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-127703: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.