Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pichinchensis
ID:
60673

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 30: 48 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060002



Common Names

  • Aetheolaena
  • Pichinchensis
  • Aetheolaena pichinchensis


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Synonyms

  • Lasiocephalus pichinchensis (Cuatrec.) Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Senecio pichinchensis (Cuatrec.) Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Culcitium pichinchense Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Senecio quitensis Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Aetheolaena pichinchensis (also called 'Pichincha Aetheolaena', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes of Ecuador. It has a woody stem and ovate leaves with white flowers. It is found in grasslands, rocky slopes and alpine meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Aetheolaena pichinchensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aetheolaena pichinchensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have a hairy stem and leaves that are covered with white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aetheolaena pichinchensis is a perennial herb that is native to the Andes Mountains. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the rootstock should be done in early spring.

Where to Find Aetheolaena pichinchensis

Aetheolaena pichinchensis is native to Ecuador and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Aetheolaena pichinchensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aetheolaena pichinchensis?

Aetheolaena pichinchensis

What is the family of Aetheolaena pichinchensis?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Aetheolaena pichinchensis?

Dry grasslands

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-17065: Based on the initial data import
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.