Polylepis racemosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1798
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. Fl. Peruv. Chil. : 139 (1798)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001004642
Common Names
- Polylepis racemosa
- Racemose Polylepis
- Racemose Tree-Roses
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polylepis racemosa (also called racemose Polylepis, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that is native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are simple and alternate. It grows in high-altitude forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Polylepis racemosa is used as a source of fuel wood and for construction. Its leaves are used for medicinal purposes and its fruits are used for food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Polylepis racemosa is yellow, with five petals. The seed is small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have multiple stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Polylepis racemosa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun and in well-draining soil.
Where to Find Polylepis racemosa
Polylepis racemosa can be found in South America, particularly in the countries of Peru and Bolivia.
Species in the Polylepis genus
Polylepis sericea, Polylepis neglecta, Polylepis incana, Polylepis triacontandra, Polylepis microphylla, Polylepis pauta, Polylepis quadrijuga, Polylepis reticulata, Polylepis weberbaueri, Polylepis besseri, Polylepis cristagalli, Polylepis australis, Polylepis hieronymi, Polylepis lanuginosa, Polylepis multijuga, Polylepis pepei, Polylepis racemosa, Polylepis subsericans, Polylepis tarapacana, Polylepis tomentella, Polylepis pacensis, Polylepis incarum, Polylepis subtusalbida, Polylepis lanata,
Species in the Rosaceae family
Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-3653: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.