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Taxon

Rhaphithamnus spinosus (Juss.) Moldenke

Protologue Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 42: 69. 1937BHL pageIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Least Concern
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By Christopher Davidson

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (31).JPG

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By Sharon R. Christoph

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (28).JPG

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By Sharon R. Christoph

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, WDS 34107--Chile. Rd to El Abanico. Pte. Polcura odom 16.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01401 (113).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, WDS 34107--Chile. Rd to El Abanico. Pte. Polcura odom 16.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01401 (113).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (26).JPG

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By Sharon R. Christoph

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By Sharon R. Christoph

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (24).JPG

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By Sharon R. Christoph

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By Sharon R. Christoph

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (5).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (5).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, WDS 34107--Chile. Rd to El Abanico. Pte. Polcura odom 16.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01401 (107).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, WDS 34107--Chile. Rd to El Abanico. Pte. Polcura odom 16.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01401 (107).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (37).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (37).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, WDS 34107--Chile. Rd to El Abanico. Pte. Polcura odom 16.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01401 (120).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, WDS 34107--Chile. Rd to El Abanico. Pte. Polcura odom 16.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01401 (120).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, WDS 34107--Chile. Rd to El Abanico. Pte. Polcura odom 16.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01401 (108).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, WDS 34107--Chile. Rd to El Abanico. Pte. Polcura odom 16.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01401 (108).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (25).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (25).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, WDS 34107--Chile. Rd to El Abanico. Pte. Polcura odom 16.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01401 (121).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, WDS 34107--Chile. Rd to El Abanico. Pte. Polcura odom 16.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01401 (121).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (17).JPG

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By Sharon R. Christoph

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, WDS 34107--Chile. Rd to El Abanico. Pte. Polcura odom 16.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01401 (116).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, WDS 34107--Chile. Rd to El Abanico. Pte. Polcura odom 16.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01401 (116).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, WDS 34107--Chile. Rd to El Abanico. Pte. Polcura odom 16.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01401 (109).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, WDS 34107--Chile. Rd to El Abanico. Pte. Polcura odom 16.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01401 (109).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (21).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (21).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (10).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (12).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (12).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, WDS 34107--Chile. Rd to El Abanico. Pte. Polcura odom 16.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01401 (115).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, WDS 34107--Chile. Rd to El Abanico. Pte. Polcura odom 16.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01401 (115).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (36).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (36).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (3).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (38).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (38).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (13).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (32).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (32).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (23).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (23).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, WDS 34107--Chile. Rd to El Abanico. Pte. Polcura odom 16.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01401 (106).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, WDS 34107--Chile. Rd to El Abanico. Pte. Polcura odom 16.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01401 (106).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (20).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (20).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, WDS 34107--Chile. Rd to El Abanico. Pte. Polcura odom 16.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01401 (117).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, WDS 34107--Chile. Rd to El Abanico. Pte. Polcura odom 16.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01401 (117).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (33).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (33).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (16).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (16).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, WDS 34107--Chile. Rd to El Abanico. Pte. Polcura odom 16.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01401 (118).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, WDS 34107--Chile. Rd to El Abanico. Pte. Polcura odom 16.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01401 (118).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (29).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (29).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (14).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (14).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (35).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (35).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, WDS 34107--Chile. Rd to El Abanico. Pte. Polcura odom 16.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01401 (114).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, WDS 34107--Chile. Rd to El Abanico. Pte. Polcura odom 16.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01401 (114).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (27).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (27).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (7).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (7).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (2).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (2).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, WDS 34107--Chile. Rd to El Abanico. Pte. Polcura odom 16.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01401 (119).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, WDS 34107--Chile. Rd to El Abanico. Pte. Polcura odom 16.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01401 (119).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (11).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (11).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, WDS 34107--Chile. Rd to El Abanico. Pte. Polcura odom 16.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01401 (122).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, WDS 34107--Chile. Rd to El Abanico. Pte. Polcura odom 16.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01401 (122).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, WDS 34107--Chile. Rd to El Abanico. Pte. Polcura odom 16.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01401 (123).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, WDS 34107--Chile. Rd to El Abanico. Pte. Polcura odom 16.6. 17 Feb 2013. DSC01401 (123).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (4).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (4).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (34).JPG

Rhaphithamnus spinosus, W. D. Stevens 34107--Chile, Puente Polcura, 17 Feb 2013 8563 (34).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Native to Argentina South, Chile Central, Chile South (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 2 occurrences across 2 countries.

Distribution

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

Occurrences

Stevens, W. D 34107

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

Tree 4 m tall, fruits blue, spongy, slightly sweet, turning purple when bruised.

91.1286

February 11, 2003

Location

United States, California, Alameda County (Berkeley, UC Berkeley Botanical Garden)

37.87544, -122.238724

Location Remarks

Strawberry Canyon, University of California campus, city of Berkeley

Collectors

No collectors specified

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Family

Verbenaceae

Genus

Rhaphithamnus

Specific Epithet

spinosus

Authorship

(Juss.) Moldenke

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Lower

ED 3.8

Part of a well-represented branch of the plant tree of life, with many close relatives.

Threat status

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

EDGE score

0.2

Global rank

#212,223 of 335,497

Top 64%

Extinction probability

5%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →