Polylepis tomentella
| Polylepis tomentella | |
|---|---|
| In Jujuy Province, Argentina | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Polylepis |
| Species: | P. tomentella
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| Binomial name | |
| Polylepis tomentella | |
Polylepis tomentella is a plant in the family Rosaceae. It grows as a tree or shrub, up to 10 m (33 ft) tall. It is native to southern Bolivia and northwest Argentina, and grows at altitudes of 2,750–5,000 m (9,000–16,400 ft). The species is threatened by livestock farming and by its use for firewood.[1]
References
- ^ a b Boza Espinoza, T. E. (2024). "Polylepis tomentella". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024: e.T37155A153618685. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2024-1.RLTS.T37155A153618685.en. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ "Polylepis tomentella Wedd". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 5 June 2025.