Polylepis racemosa

Polylepis racemosa, described by Ruiz & Pav. in 1798, is a tree species growing 2–15 m tall. It has imparipinnate leaves with 1–2 pairs of leaflets, with the second pair from the terminal leaflet being the largest. The leaves are obovate, with serrated margins and tomentose lower surfaces. Inflorescences are pendant, bearing 7–21 flowers, with narrowly triangular floral bracts. The flowers have four green sepals and 9–19 stamens with white-haired anthers. The fruit is turbinate, with 2–5 irregular ridges and spines, and is densely pilose. Polyploidy ranges from tetraploid to octoploid. It is found in the Andean region and is under threat from habitat loss.