| Aldama media | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Aldama |
| Species: | A. media |
| Binomial name | |
| Aldama media | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Rhysolepis media (S.F.Blake) H.Rob. & A.J.Moore in Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 117: 429 (2004) | |
Aldama media is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is found only in Ecuador. Its natural habitat is near saline lakes,[1] growing in dry forests, scrublands and grasslands.[3] It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]
After molecular phylogenetic studies by botanists Schilling and Panero in 2011, showed that some species that were formerly classified in the genus Viguiera and then transferred to genus Aldama .[4]
It is a perennial, herbaceous plant with a woody base and can grow up to 1 m (3 ft 3.4 in) tall, with small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black.[3]
Aldama media is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in Folk medicine for treating skin diseases, wounds, and headaches.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 Montúfar, R.; Pitman, N. (2003). "Viguiera media". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2003: e.T43863A10827495. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T43863A10827495.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ↑ "Aldama media (S.F.Blake) E.E.Schill. & Panero | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
- 1 2 3 "Aldama media - Uses, Benefits & Care". Selina Wamucii. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
- ↑ Schilling, Edward E.; Panero, Jose L. (November 2011). "A revised classification of subtribe Helianthinae (Asteraceae: Heliantheae) II. Derived lineages". Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society. 167 (3): 311–331. doi:10.1111/j.1095-8339.2011.01172.x.