Polylepis rugulosa

Polylepis rugulosa

"Polylepis rugulosa", the queñua, is a species of plant in the family Rosaceae. It is primarily found in the Andes region of South America in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and Peru. It is currently threatened by habitat loss.
Polylepis rugulosa (Rosaceae) El Simbral, Arequipa, Peru. Mar 29, 2022 Fall,Geotagged,Peru,Polylepis rugulosa

Appearance

This is a small tree, which is unable to grow more than 4 metres in height. It features a reddish-brown bark with brilliant compound leaves. The tree's fruit and flowers are generally unnoticeable since they are shrouded by the tree's foliage.

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Status: Vulnerable
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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderRosales
FamilyRosaceae
GenusPolylepis
SpeciesP. rugulosa
Photographed in
Peru