Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hypoleuca
ID:
113535

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turcz.) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000112864

Common Names

  • Hypoleuca Aetheolaena
  • Hypoleuca Aetheolaena Daisy
  • Hypoleuca Aetheolaena Daisy Bush

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Synonyms

  • Culcitium hypoleucum Turcz. [unknown]
  • Lasiocephalus hypoleucus (Turcz.) C.Jeffrey [unknown]

Description

Aetheolaena hypoleuca (also called White-haired Aetheolaena, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andean regions of South America. It has a creeping habit and produces small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aetheolaena hypoleuca has been used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aetheolaena hypoleuca has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aetheolaena hypoleuca is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Aetheolaena hypoleuca

Aetheolaena hypoleuca is native to Colombia and can be found in the departments of Antioquia, Cauca, and Valle del Cauca.

Aetheolaena hypoleuca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aetheolaena hypoleuca?

Aetheolaena hypoleuca

What is the common name of Aetheolaena hypoleuca?

White-leaved aetheolaena

What are the uses of Aetheolaena hypoleuca?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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-7245: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.