Achyrocline alata
Achyrocline alata DC.
Achyrocline alata is a species in the genus Achyrocline, family Asteraceae, native to several regions in Colombia and Bolivia. It is found in protected natural areas such as Parque Nacional Natural Complejo Volcanico Doña Juana - Cascabel, Parque Nacional Natural Puracé, and others, spanning multiple departments including Antioquia, Boyacá, and Cundinamarca. The species was first described in 1838 by DC.
Description
Achyrocline alata is a member of the daisy family (Asteraceae) and is distributed across several natural parks and protected areas in Colombia and Bolivia. Its range includes Parque Nacional Natural Complejo Volcanico Doña Juana - Cascabel, Parque Nacional Natural Puracé, Santuario de Flora y Fauna Galeras, Parque Nacional Natural Chingaza, Parque Nacional Natural Sumapaz, and Parque Nacional Natural Munchique. It is also documented in the regions of Manizales and Pasto. The species occurs in the departments of Antioquia, Boyacá, Caldas, Cauca, Cesar, Cundinamarca, Magdalena, Nariño, Putumayo, Quindío, and Tolima. The species was first published in 1838 by DC.
Distribution
BR · Parque Nacional Natural Complejo Volcanico Doña Juana - Cascabel | Parque Nacional Natural Puracé | Santuario de Flora y Fauna Galeras | Parque Nacional Natural Chingaza | Parque Nacional Natural Sumapaz | Parque Nacional Natural Munchique · Antioquia, Boyacá, Caldas, Cauca, Cesar, Cundinamarca, Magdalena, Nariño, Putumayo, Quindío, Tolima · Bolivia · Manizales | Pasto
Synonyms
Achyrocline argentinaGnaphalium ferrugineumGnaphalium rufescensGnaphalium rufescensAchyrocline rufescensAchyrocline pterocaulaAchyrocline alata var. alataGnaphalium alausenseAchyrocline flavescensGnaphalium incanumGnaphalium alatumAchyrocline alata var. vauthierianaAchyrocline madioidesGnaphalium vauthierianum
