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verticillatus

Taxon

Tristerix verticillatus (Ruiz & Pav.) Barlow & Wiens

Protologue Taxon 21(2-3): 307. 1972IPNI
AcceptedGBIF
EDGE Research • Predicted not threatened
Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (13).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (13).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura.  Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (94).JPG

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By Christopher Davidson

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Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura.  Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (93).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura. Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (93).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (14).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (14).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (16).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (16).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (12).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (12).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura.  Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (102).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura. Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (102).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura.  Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (110).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura. Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (110).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura.  Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (96).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura. Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (96).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (19).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (19).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (2).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (2).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (11).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (11).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (9).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (9).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (7).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (7).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (10).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (10).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura.  Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (99).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura. Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (99).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura.  Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (100).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura. Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (100).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura.  Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (103).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura. Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (103).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (6).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (6).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura.  Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (98).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura. Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (98).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (5).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (5).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (4).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (4).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura.  Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (95).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura. Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (95).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura.  Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (106).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura. Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (106).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura.  Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (105).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura. Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (105).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura.  Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (109).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura. Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (109).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura.  Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (97).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura. Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (97).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura.  Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (101).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura. Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (101).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (17).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (17).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura.  Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (107).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura. Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (107).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura.  Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (108).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura. Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (108).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura.  Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (92).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura. Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (92).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura.  Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (104).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, WDS 34092--Chile. Pte. Polcura. Odom 11.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01159 (104).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (15).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (15).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (20).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (20).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (8).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (8).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (18).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34092--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8269 (18).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34211--Chile,11.5 km W La Laguna Maule, 22 Feb 2013  9818 (11).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34211--Chile,11.5 km W La Laguna Maule, 22 Feb 2013 9818 (11).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34211--Chile,11.5 km W La Laguna Maule, 22 Feb 2013  9818 (8).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34211--Chile,11.5 km W La Laguna Maule, 22 Feb 2013 9818 (8).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34211--Chile,11.5 km W La Laguna Maule, 22 Feb 2013  9818 (21).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34211--Chile,11.5 km W La Laguna Maule, 22 Feb 2013 9818 (21).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34211--Chile,11.5 km W La Laguna Maule, 22 Feb 2013  9818 (20).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34211--Chile,11.5 km W La Laguna Maule, 22 Feb 2013 9818 (20).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34211--Chile,11.5 km W La Laguna Maule, 22 Feb 2013  9818 (19).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34211--Chile,11.5 km W La Laguna Maule, 22 Feb 2013 9818 (19).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34211--Chile,11.5 km W La Laguna Maule, 22 Feb 2013  9818 (22).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34211--Chile,11.5 km W La Laguna Maule, 22 Feb 2013 9818 (22).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34211--Chile,11.5 km W La Laguna Maule, 22 Feb 2013  9818 (16).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34211--Chile,11.5 km W La Laguna Maule, 22 Feb 2013 9818 (16).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34211--Chile,11.5 km W La Laguna Maule, 22 Feb 2013  9818 (10).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34211--Chile,11.5 km W La Laguna Maule, 22 Feb 2013 9818 (10).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34211--Chile,11.5 km W La Laguna Maule, 22 Feb 2013  9818 (18).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34211--Chile,11.5 km W La Laguna Maule, 22 Feb 2013 9818 (18).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34211--Chile,11.5 km W La Laguna Maule, 22 Feb 2013  9818 (14).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34211--Chile,11.5 km W La Laguna Maule, 22 Feb 2013 9818 (14).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34211--Chile,11.5 km W La Laguna Maule, 22 Feb 2013  9818 (13).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34211--Chile,11.5 km W La Laguna Maule, 22 Feb 2013 9818 (13).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34211--Chile,11.5 km W La Laguna Maule, 22 Feb 2013  9818 (12).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34211--Chile,11.5 km W La Laguna Maule, 22 Feb 2013 9818 (12).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34211--Chile,11.5 km W La Laguna Maule, 22 Feb 2013  9818 (17).JPG

Tristerix verticillatus, W. D. Stevens 34211--Chile,11.5 km W La Laguna Maule, 22 Feb 2013 9818 (17).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Native to Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Chile Central, Chile North, Chile South (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 2 occurrences across 1 country.

Distribution

Distribution from Plants of the World Online (POWO). View the accepted name on POWO

Occurrences

Stevens, W. D 34092

February 17, 2013

Location

Chile, Bio Bio, Bio Bio (Tucapel, Polcura)

-37.313333, -71.589444

Location Remarks

Comuna Tucapel, 12.1 km E of Polcura along road to El Abanico, 4.3 km W of Puente Polcura; moss and lichen covered rock outcrops and edge of low forest with Quillaja dominant. 647 m elev.

Collectors

W. Douglas Stevens, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph, Olga Martha Montiel

Notes

Stem parasite on Schinus (34090), herbage succulent, blue-green, flowers bright red.

Stevens, W. D 34211

February 22, 2013

Location

Chile, Maule, Talca (San Clemente, Curillinque)

-35.938333, -70.610556

Location Remarks

Comuna San Clemente, 11.5 km below La Laguna on Highway 115 to Laguna Maule, 5.2 km below Puente Lo Aguirre; low shrubby vegetation on steep slopes. 1571 m elev.

Collectors

W. Douglas Stevens, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph, Olga Martha Montiel

Notes

Stem parasite on Colletia, flowers red.

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Santalales

Family

Loranthaceae

Genus

Tristerix

Specific Epithet

verticillatus

Authorship

(Ruiz & Pav.) Barlow & Wiens

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Moderate

ED 17.3

Moderately distinct — it has closer living relatives than the most isolated species.

EDGE Research

Threat status

Predicted not threatened

Modelled estimate

EDGE score

1.7

Global rank

#18,549 of 335,497

Top 6%

Extinction probability

10%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →