Kingdom Plantae Family Rosaceae Scientific name Polylepis rugulosa | Order Rosales Genus Polylepis Rank Species | |
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Similar Polylepis, Polylepis tarapacana, Acaena sericea, Kageneckia angustifolia, Polylepis besseri | ||
Polylepis rugulosa, the Queñua, is a species of plant in the Rosaceae family. It is primarily found in the Andes region of South America in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and Peru. It is currently threatened by habitat loss.
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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