Polylepis tomentella, known in its native habitat by the Spanish common name queñoa de altura[1] (polylepis or quenoa of [high] altitude), is a short tree or shrub which is found in small, scattered groupings along the mountainous borders of Bolivia, Chile, and Peru (Western Cordillera),[1] growing in soil formed by volcanoes.[1] Populations may also be present in Argentina, but this is unconfirmed.[1]
| Polylepis tomentella | |
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Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Polylepis |
| Species: | P. tomentella |
| Binomial name | |
| Polylepis tomentella | |
| Synonyms | |
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Polylepis tarapacana Phil. | |
Lower Risk/near threatened ; Needs updating
Taxon identifiers | |
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| Polylepis tomentella |
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| Polylepis tarapacana |
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