Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
mojandensis
ID:
83912

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083241



Common Names

  • Aetheolaena mojandensis
  • Mojanda Aetheolaena
  • Mojanda Aetheoleana


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Synonyms

  • Senecio cayambensis Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Lasiocephalus mojandensis (Sodiro) Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Senecio mojandensis Hieron. ex Sodiro [unknown]
  • Senecio mojandensis Hieron. [unknown]

Description

Aetheolaena mojandensis (also called 'Mojanda Aetheolaena', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Andes. It grows up to 2 m tall and has small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aetheolaena mojandensis is an ornamental plant that is used as a ground cover and in rock gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aetheolaena mojandensis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aetheolaena mojandensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Aetheolaena mojandensis

Aetheolaena mojandensis is native to the Caribbean region, specifically in the Dominican Republic.

Aetheolaena mojandensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aetheolaena mojandensis?

Aetheolaena mojandensis

What is the common name of Aetheolaena mojandensis?

Mojanda Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Aetheolaena mojandensis?

Mountainous regions of Ecuador

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-39726: 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.