Polylepis
Genus in the Global Pollen Project's Master Reference Collection
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Distribution
Polylepis
Polylepis is a genus comprising 28 recognised shrub and tree species,[1] that are endemic to the mid- and high-elevation regions of the tropical Andes.[2] This group is unique in the rose family in that it is predominantly wind-pollinated. They are usually gnarled in shape, but in certain areas some trees are 15–20 m tall and have 2 m-thick trunks. The foliage is evergreen, with dense small lea... © Wikipedia authors and editors (licence)
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- Parent Taxon
- Rosaceae
- Species
- Taxonomic Completion
6.67%
1 of 15 accepted Species- Global Pollen Project UUID
- 8f726d2b-5c7d-4d04-be33-9db9d4932988
- Botanical Reference
- None available. You can check The Plant List for further information.
Connected data sources
This taxon is currently linked to the following locations.
The Plant ListGlobal Biodiversity Information Facility