Nasa pongalamesa
Image: Weigend,M., Rodriguez,E., Förther,H. & Dostert,N. (cc-by-sa)
NameNasa pongalamesa
Scientific NameNasa pongalamesa Weigend
Plant FamilyLoasaceae
Natural HabitatNative to the high-altitude Andean regions of Peru, specifically found in the Department of Cajamarca, Province of San Miguel de Pallaques, along the road from Agua Blanca to Oyotun, at pass heights between 3500-3600 meters.
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Cultivation NotesOriginating from high-altitude Andean environments, this species likely requires cool temperatures, well-drained soil, and conditions mimicking its native mountainous habitat. It has been successfully cultivated ex-situ, as evidenced by its cultivation in Berlin since September 2002.
Rarityrare
Description
This herbaceous plant features ovate to deltoid leaves, often with lobed or toothed margins, and small, pale yellow to cream-colored flowers. The entire plant, including stems and leaves, appears to be covered in fine, bristly hairs, giving it a pubescent texture. The specimen shows a branched habit with flowers emerging from leaf axils.
