Libanothamnus — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Libanothamnus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Libanothamnus neriifolius
Libanothamnus neriifolius
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Libanothamnus neriifolius is a plant of higher elevations in the tropical regions of the Andes, mainly at elevations between 1,500 - 3,300 metres. The plants are usually found above the tree line in open, windswept regions known as Páramos, where the climate is wet and cool with a relative humidity that can be around 110%. The high elevation means there are high levels of UV radiation and a daily seasonality with night-time temperatures able to fall below zero at any time of the year.
Full cultivation guide →Libanothamnus occultus
Libanothamnus occultus
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Libanothamnus occultus is a plant of higher elevations in the tropical regions of the Andes, mainly at elevations between 3,100 - 4,500 metres. The plants are usually found above the tree line in open, windswept regions known as Páramos, where the climate is wet and cool with a relative humidity that can be around 110%. The high elevation means there are high levels of UV radiation and a daily seasonality with night-time temperatures able to fall below zero at any time of the year.
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