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Image of Nastanthus spathulatus (Nastanto)

Image of Nastanthus spathulatus

VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tasas; Altitude: 900-2200 m. January 01, 2002

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Latin Name:   Nastanthus spathulatus (Phil.) Miers
Family:   Calyceraceae Identification OK   
Order:   Calycerales
Chilean Name:   Nastanto
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Record:   0033
  About 7 Nastanthus in Chile and 2 in our data base.
  About 41 Calyceraceae in Chile and 3 in our data base.

 

 

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Lat: 21º - 26º
Main Cities: Antofagasta, Calama.
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Main Cities: Copiapó, Vallenar.
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Lat: 44º - 49º
Main Cities: Coihaique.
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Lat 49º- 55º
Main Cities: Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Puerto Williams.
The plant tolerates low temperatures (-10º C down to -15º C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).     Fully exposed to 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).   Somewhat dry areas where the draught may last 4 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm, concentrated in winter.   
Extreme elevation well beyond the timber line
Extreme elevation well beyond the timber line
High elevation close to the timber line
Green, 5 petals      Perennial     

 

Endemic    Frequent

Height: 15 cm.

No ornamental value (C)

 

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Image of Nastanthus spathulatus (Nastanto)

Image of Nastanthus spathulatus

VII Region, Laguna Maule; Altitude: 2000-2200 m. April 05, 2006

 

 

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

 

Calycera herbacea (Calicera)

Nastanthus agglomeratus (Coliflor del cerro)

Nastanthus spathulatus (Nastanto)

 

 

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