Polylepis tarapacana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Verz. Antofagasta Pfl. : 21 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001004664
Common Names
- Polylepis tarapacana
- Tarapaca Polylepis
- Tarapaca Tree-Roses
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polylepis tarapacana (also called Tarapaca 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 tarapacana 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 tarapacana 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 tarapacana is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Andean highlands of Peru, Bolivia, and Chile. It is an evergreen tree with a dense canopy and small, leathery leaves. It is drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Polylepis tarapacana
Polylepis tarapacana 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
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:206526-2: Based on the initial data import