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Southern Andean Steppe
The Southern Andean steppe is a montane grasslands and shrublands ecoregion occurring along the border of Chile and Argentina in the high elevations of the southern Andes mountain range. Setting This ecoregion is found from in the north to in the south. At higher elevations are found permanent snow, glaciers, and ice fields. At lower elevations, this ecoregion grades into Chilean matorral and Valdivian temperate forests to the west and High Monte to the east. To the north it transitions to the Central Andean dry puna and to the south the Patagonian steppe. Climate This ecoregion has a cold desert climate, Köppen climate classification ''BWk''. Precipitation falls mainly in winter. Flora The flora of this ecoregion is adapted to its cold, dry, and windy climate. Many of the plant genera have evolved endemic species. The plants on the western side of this ecoregion can be divided into three zones based on their growth forms and elevation. In the lower elevations, , grow large ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lo Barnechea
Lo Barnechea is a commune located in the northeastern sector of the province of Santiago and its area corresponds to 48% of this province. Its urban boundaries are: to the north with Los Andes of the Valparaíso region, to the west with Colina, to the southwest with Vitacura and Huechuraba, to the south with Las Condes and to the east with San José de Maipo. It developed around the old rural town of Lo Barnechea. Its population is heterogeneous, as it is inhabited by high and medium-high income families in sectors such as La Dehesa, Los Trapenses and El Arrayán, and also by medium-low and low income families, mainly in the town of Lo Barnechea, Población La Ermita and Cerro Dieciocho. History Lo Barnechea has had a long human occupation for thousands of years. Before the Incas, it was occupied by the Llolleo culture and the Bato tradition, and after them, the Aconcagua culture, the Promaucaes, the Incas and later the Spanish occupation. Its pre-Hispanic inhabitants w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Köppen Climate Classification
The Köppen climate classification is one of the most widely used climate classification systems. It was first published by German-Russian climatologist Wladimir Köppen (1846–1940) in 1884, with several later modifications by Köppen, notably in 1918 and 1936. Later, the climatologist Rudolf Geiger (1894–1981) introduced some changes to the classification system, which is thus sometimes called the Köppen–Geiger climate classification system. The Köppen climate classification divides climates into five main climate groups, with each group being divided based on seasonal precipitation and temperature patterns. The five main groups are ''A'' (tropical), ''B'' (arid), ''C'' (temperate), ''D'' (continental), and ''E'' (polar). Each group and subgroup is represented by a letter. All climates are assigned a main group (the first letter). All climates except for those in the ''E'' group are assigned a seasonal precipitation subgroup (the second letter). For example, ''Af'' indi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adesmia (plant)
''Adesmia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It was recently assigned to the informal monophyletic ''Adesmia'' clade within the Dalbergieae. Species ''Adesmia'' comprises the following species: * '' Adesmia aconcaguensis'' Burkart * '' Adesmia acuta'' Burkart * '' Adesmia adrianii'' M.N. Correa * '' Adesmia aegiceras'' Phil. * '' Adesmia ameghinoi'' Speg. * '' Adesmia aphanantha'' Speg. * '' Adesmia aphylla'' Clos * '' Adesmia arachnipes'' Clos * '' Adesmia araucana'' Phil. * '' Adesmia araujoi'' Burkart * '' Adesmia arenicola'' (R.E. Fr.) Burkart * '' Adesmia argentea'' Meyen * '' Adesmia argyrophylla'' Phil. * '' Adesmia arillata'' Miotto * '' Adesmia aromatica'' Burkart * '' Adesmia aspera'' Hook. & Arn. * '' Adesmia atacamensis'' Phil. * '' Adesmia atuelensis'' Burkart * '' Adesmia aucaensis'' Burkart * '' Adesmia aueri'' Burkart * '' Adesmia augustii'' J.F. Macbr. * '' Adesmia aurantiaca'' (Dusen) Burkart * '' Adesmia axillaris'' P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moschopsis Leyboldii
''Moschopsis'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Calyceraceae Calyceraceae is a plant family in the order Asterales. The natural distribution of the about sixty species belonging to this family is restricted to the southern half of South America. The species of the family resemble both the family Asteraceae ..., native to the mid-Andes of South America; Peru, Chile and Argentina. They are compact perennial succulents appearing somewhat like small heads of broccoli or artichokes. Species Currently accepted species include: *'' Moschopsis ameghinoi'' (Speg.) Dusén *'' Moschopsis caleofuensis'' (Speg.) Dusén *'' Moschopsis leyboldii'' Phil. *'' Moschopsis monocephala'' (Phil.) Reiche *'' Moschopsis subandina'' (Speg.) Dusén *'' Moschopsis trilobata'' Dusén References {{Taxonbar, from=Q6024590 Calyceraceae Asterales genera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nassauvia Pinnigera
''Nassauvia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the tribe Nassauvieae within the family Asteraceae. It is native to Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and the Falkland Islands. ''Nassauvia'' is said to be chocolate scented. Species Formerly included Numerous species are now considered more suitable to other genera: ''Calopappus ''Calopappus'' is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, containing the single species ''Calopappus acerosus''. It is endemic to central Chile, where it occurs in the Andes The Andes, Andes Mountains or Andean Moun ... Triptilion'' References External links {{Taxonbar, from=Q1342641 Nassauvieae Asteraceae genera Flora of South America Taxa named by Philibert Commerson Taxonomy articles created by Polbot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oxalis Erythrorhiza
''Oxalis'' ( (American English) or (British English)) is a large genus of flowering plants in the wood-sorrel family Oxalidaceae, comprising over 550 species. The genus occurs throughout most of the world, except for the polar areas; species diversity is particularly rich in tropical Brazil, Mexico, and South Africa. Many of the species are known as wood sorrels (sometimes written "woodsorrels" or "wood-sorrels") as they have an acidic taste reminiscent of the sorrel proper ('' Rumex acetosa''), which is only distantly related. Some species are called yellow sorrels or pink sorrels after the color of their flowers instead. Other species are colloquially known as false shamrocks, and some called sourgrasses. For the genus as a whole, the term oxalises is also used. Description and ecology These plants are annual or perennial. The leaves are divided into three to ten or more obovate and top-notched leaflets, arranged palmately with all the leaflets of roughly equal size. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nassauvia Lagascae
''Nassauvia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the tribe Nassauvieae within the family Asteraceae. It is native to Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and the Falkland Islands. ''Nassauvia'' is said to be chocolate scented. Species Formerly included Numerous species are now considered more suitable to other genera: ''Calopappus ''Calopappus'' is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, containing the single species ''Calopappus acerosus''. It is endemic to central Chile, where it occurs in the Andes The Andes, Andes Mountains or Andean Moun ... Triptilion'' References External links {{Taxonbar, from=Q1342641 Nassauvieae Asteraceae genera Flora of South America Taxa named by Philibert Commerson Taxonomy articles created by Polbot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosette (botany)
In botany, a rosette is a circular arrangement of leaves or of structures resembling leaves. In flowering plants, rosettes usually sit near the soil. Their structure is an example of a modified stem in which the internode gaps between the leaves do not expand, so that all the leaves remain clustered tightly together and at a similar height. Some insects induce the development of galls that are leafy rosettes. In bryophytes and algae, a rosette results from the repeated branching of the thallus as the plant grows, resulting in a circular outline. Taxonomies Many plant families have varieties with rosette morphology; they are particularly common in Asteraceae (such as dandelions), Brassicaceae (such as cabbage), and Bromeliaceae. The fern '' Blechnum fluviatile'' or New Zealand Water Fern (''kiwikiwi'') is a rosette plant. Function in flowering plants Often, rosettes form in perennial plants whose upper foliage dies back with the remaining vegetation protecting the plant. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stipa
''Stipa'' is a genus of around 300 large perennial hermaphroditic grasses collectively known as feather grass, needle grass, and spear grass. They are placed in the subfamily Pooideae and the tribe Stipeae, which also contains many species formerly assigned to ''Stipa'', which have since been reclassified into new genera. Many species are important forage crops. Several species such as ''Stipa brachytricha'', ''S. arundinacea'', ''S. splendens'', ''S. calamagrostis'', ''S. gigantea'' and ''S. pulchra'' are used as ornamental plants. One former species, esparto grass (''Macrochloa tenacissima''), is used for crafts and extensively in paper making. It is a coarse grass with inrolled leaves and a panicle patterned inflorescence. Ecology Species of the genus ''Stipa'' can occur in grasslands or in savanna habitats. Certain specific prairie plant associations are dominated by grasses of the genus ''Stipa'', which genus often lends its name to the terminology of some prairie types ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laretia Acaulis
''Azorella'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, native to South America, New Zealand, southeastern Australia, and the islands of the Southern Ocean. They are low-growing dwarf mat-forming plants growing in high exposure on mountains and subantarctic coasts; with great age they may form rounded mounds of foliage up to 1 m high but are usually less than 10 cm high. Several species are grown as ornamental plants in rock gardens. Species , Plants of the World Online accepted 58 species: *'' Azorella acaulis'' (Cav.) Drude *'' Azorella albovaginata'' (Gillies & Hook.) G.M.Plunkett & A.N.Nicolas *'' Azorella allanii'' (Cheeseman) G.M.Plunkett & A.N.Nicolas *'' Azorella ameghinoi'' Speg. *'' Azorella andina'' (Phil.) Drude *'' Azorella aretioides'' (Kunth) Willd. ex DC. *'' Azorella biloba'' (Schltdl.) Wedd. *'' Azorella boelckei'' (Mathias & Constance) G.M.Plunkett & A.N.Nicolas *'' Azorella burkartii'' (Mathias & Constance) G.M.Plunkett & A.N.Nicolas * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azorella Madreporica
''Azorella'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, native to South America, New Zealand, southeastern Australia, and the islands of the Southern Ocean. They are low-growing dwarf mat-forming plants growing in high exposure on mountains and subantarctic coasts; with great age they may form rounded mounds of foliage up to 1 m high but are usually less than 10 cm high. Several species are grown as ornamental plants in rock gardens. Species , Plants of the World Online accepted 58 species: *'' Azorella acaulis'' (Cav.) Drude *'' Azorella albovaginata'' (Gillies & Hook.) G.M.Plunkett & A.N.Nicolas *'' Azorella allanii'' (Cheeseman) G.M.Plunkett & A.N.Nicolas *'' Azorella ameghinoi'' Speg. *'' Azorella andina'' (Phil.) Drude *'' Azorella aretioides'' (Kunth) Willd. ex DC. *'' Azorella biloba'' (Schltdl.) Wedd. *'' Azorella boelckei'' (Mathias & Constance) G.M.Plunkett & A.N.Nicolas *'' Azorella burkartii'' (Mathias & Constance) G.M.Plunkett & A.N.Nicolas * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nassauvia Axillaris
''Nassauvia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the tribe Nassauvieae within the family Asteraceae. It is native to Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and the Falkland Islands. ''Nassauvia'' is said to be chocolate scented. Species Formerly included Numerous species are now considered more suitable to other genera: ''Calopappus ''Calopappus'' is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, containing the single species ''Calopappus acerosus''. It is endemic to central Chile, where it occurs in the Andes The Andes, Andes Mountains or Andean Moun ... Triptilion'' References External links {{Taxonbar, from=Q1342641 Nassauvieae Asteraceae genera Flora of South America Taxa named by Philibert Commerson Taxonomy articles created by Polbot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
