Polylepis incana
Appearance
Polylepis incana | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Rosales |
Family: | Rosaceae |
Genus: | Polylepis |
Species: | P. incana
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Binomial name | |
Polylepis incana |
Polylepis incana is a species of plant in the family Rosaceae. It is found in Ecuador, Peru, and possibly Colombia.[2] It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- ^ World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Polylepis incana". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998. IUCN: e.T32990A9742243. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T32990A9742243.en. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
- ^ https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/these-fairytale-trees-only-grow-at-incredible-altitudes