Chresta sphaerocephala DC.

  • Filed As

    Asteraceae
    Chresta sphaerocephala DC.

  • Collector(s)

    G. Eiten 2017 with Liene T. Eiten, 22 Jun 1960

  • Location

    Brazil. São Paulo. Bragança Paulista Mun. 14.6 km. west along road from RR viaduct at Bragança Paulista. Disjunct area of campo cerrado, about 300 m. south of highway.

  • Habitat

    Somewhat degraded, trees to 4 m. tall, 10-20 m. apart, plus shrubs to 2 m. tall, 1-2 m. apart. Ground vegetation mostly grass, some herbs & smaller shrubs. Reddish brown sandy clay soil. Domed termitaria present, 4.5-6 dm. tall & in diam.

  • Description

    Shrub, many ascending stems to 2 m. long, from thick rootstock. Fls. in spherical heads, petals violet, style & anthers purple. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Collection Notes

    (stem 3 of plant 3)

  • Specimen Notes

    see NY barcode 784944

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 784943

    Occurrence ID: 70baf7cd-88a0-430b-90aa-d313cc9ff804

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    São Paulo

  • County/Municipio

    Bragança Paulista Mun.

  • Locality

    14.6 km. west along road from RR viaduct at Bragança Paulista. Disjunct area of campo cerrado, about 300 m. south of highway.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 850 m. (2789 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -22.908, -46.808

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