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Image of Nastanthus caespitosus (). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Nastanthus caespitosus

VI Region, Cerca del Paso Agua Negra, Chile
Altitude: 3800 - 4500 m. 11 04, 2007

 

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Species:  Nastanthus caespitosus (Phil.) Reiche
Family:  Calyceraceae Identification OK   
Order:  Calycerales
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Record:  0844
About 7 Nastanthus in Chile and 3 in our data base.
About 41 Calyceraceae in Chile and 6 in our data base.

 

1st Region:
Lat: 18° - 21°
Main Cities: Arica, Iquique.
2d Region:
Lat: 21° - 26°
Main Cities: Antofagasta, Calama.
3d Region:
Lat: 26° - 29°
Main Cities: Copiapó, Vallenar.
4th Region:
Lat: 29° - 32°
Main Cities: La Serena, Ovalle.
5th Region:
Lat: 32° - 33°
Main Cities: Valparaiso, Los Andes.
Metropolitan Region:
Lat: 33°- 34°
Main Cities: Santiago.
6th Region:
Lat: 34° - 35°
Main Cities: Rancagua.
7th Region:
Lat: 35° - 36°
Main Cities: Talca, Curicó.
8th Region:
Lat: 36° - 38°
Main Cities: Concepción, Chillan, Los Angeles.
9th Region:
Lat: 38° - 39°
Main Cities: Temuco, Villarrica, Pucón.
10th Region:
Lat: 39° - 44°
Main Cities: Valdivia, Osorno, Puerto Montt.
11th Region:
Lat: 44° - 49°
Main Cities: Coihaique.
12th Region:
Lat 49°- 55°
Main Cities: Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Puerto Williams.
USDA Hardiness Zone 7, even 6b. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-15° C even  -20° C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).     Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.     The plant grows in water or it has its roots within a permanent water course. This corresponds to marshes, bogs, water courses, lake and river shores.   Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).   
Extreme altitude well beyond the timber line
Extreme altitude well beyond the timber line
High altitude close to the timber line
   Perennial     

Native    Frequent

Height: 5 cm.

Some ornamental value (B)

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INTRODUCTION

Image of Nastanthus caespitosus (). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Nastanthus caespitosus

VI Region, Las Termas Hediondas - Planicie Superior, Chile
Altitude: 3100 - 4000 m. 11 05, 2007

 

DESCRIPTION

Plant type: Perennial

Height: 5 cm.

 

Image of Nastanthus caespitosus (). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Nastanthus caespitosus

VI Region, Las Termas Hediondas - Planicie Superior, Chile
Altitude: 3100 - 4000 m. 11 05, 2007

 

HABITAT

In Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:

 

Habitat according to altitude:

Extreme altitude well beyond the timber line
High altitude close to the timber line

 

Watering conditions:

The plant grows in water or it has its roots within a permanent water course. This corresponds to marshes, bogs, water courses, lake and river shores.
Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).

 

Light conditions:

Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.

 

Image of Nastanthus caespitosus (). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Nastanthus caespitosus

VI Region, Las Termas Hediondas - Planicie Superior, Chile
Altitude: 3100 - 4000 m. 11 05, 2007

 

USES

Some ornamental value (B)

 

 

 

 

Image of Nastanthus caespitosus (). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Nastanthus caespitosus

VI Region, Las Termas Hediondas - Planicie Superior, Chile
Altitude: 3100 - 4000 m. 11 05, 2007

 

GROWING TIPS

 

This species has the following hardiness:

USDA Hardiness Zone 7, even 6b. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-15° C even -20° C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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More species from the same Calyceraceae family in our data base:

Calycera herbacea (Calicera)

Calycera sessiliflora

Gamocarpha alpina

Nastanthus agglomeratus (Coliflor del cerro)

Nastanthus caespitosus

Nastanthus spathulatus (Nastanto)

 

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