Polylepis tarapacana Phil.

Polylepis tomentella, known in its native habitat by the Spanish common name queñoa de altura[1] (polylepis or quenoa of [high] altitude), is a short tree or shrub which is found in small, scattered groupings along the mountainous borders of Bolivia, Chile, and Peru (Western Cordillera),[1] growing in soil formed by volcanoes.

[1] Populations may also be present in Argentina, but this is unconfirmed.

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