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Image of Nastanthus agglomeratus (Coliflor del cerro)

Image of Nastanthus agglomeratus

VII Region, Los Queñes; Altitude: 2500 m. December 31, 2006

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Latin Name:   Nastanthus agglomeratus Miers.
Family:   Calyceraceae Identification OK   
Order:   Calycerales
Chilean Name:   Coliflor del cerro
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Record:   0248
  About 7 Nastanthus in Chile and 3 in our data base.
  About 41 Calyceraceae in Chile and 4 in our data base.

 

 

1st Region:
Lat: 18º - 21º
Main Cities: Arica, Iquique.
2d Region:
Lat: 21º - 26º
Main Cities: Antofagasta, Calama.
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Lat: 26º - 29º
Main Cities: Copiapó, Vallenar.
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Lat: 29º - 32º
Main Cities: La Serena, Ovalle.
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Lat: 32º - 33º
Main Cities: Valparaiso, Los Andes.
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Main Cities: Santiago.
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Lat: 34º - 35º
Main Cities: Rancagua.
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Lat: 35º - 36º
Main Cities: Talca, Curicó.
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Lat: 36º - 38º
Main Cities: Concepción, Chillan, Los Angeles.
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Main Cities: Temuco, Villarrica, Pucón.
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Lat: 39º - 44º
Main Cities: Valdivia, Osorno, Puerto Montt.
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Lat: 44º - 49º
Main Cities: Coihaique.
12th Region:
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
White, 5 petals   Green, 5 petals      Perennial     

 

Native    Frequent

Height: 15 cm.

Good ornamental value (A)

 

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Image of Nastanthus agglomeratus (Coliflor del cerro)

Image of Nastanthus agglomeratus

VII Región, Paso Vergara; Altitude: 2500 m. December 30, 2006

 

 

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Image of Nastanthus agglomeratus (Coliflor del cerro)

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VII Region, Los Queñes; Altitude: 2500 m. December 31, 2006

 

 

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VII Region, Los Queñes; Altitude: 2500 m. December 31, 2006

 

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Image of Nastanthus agglomeratus (Coliflor del cerro)

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VII Region, Los Queñes; Altitude: 2500 m. December 31, 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 caespitosus

Nastanthus spathulatus (Nastanto)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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