Weinmannia tomentosa
Weinmannia tomentosa L.f.
Weinmannia tomentosa, also known as encenillo, is a tree species native to the Andean highlands of Colombia and parts of Venezuela. It is a member of the Cunoniaceae family and was first described in 1782. The species is found in several protected areas in Colombia, including Parque Nacional Natural Tamá, Chingaza, Sumapaz, and Iguaque, as well as in various localities in Boyacá, Cundinamarca, and other regions. A synonym for this species is Windmannia tomentosa.
Description
Weinmannia tomentosa is a tree native to the highland regions of the Andes in Colombia and extends into Venezuela. It is part of the Cunoniaceae family and was scientifically described in 1782. The species is documented in multiple protected natural areas in Colombia, such as Parque Nacional Natural Tamá, Parque Nacional Natural Chingaza, Parque Nacional Natural Sumapaz, and SFF Iguaque. It is also found in localities like California, Charalá, El Peñón, and others in departments including Boyacá, Cundinamarca, and Norte de Santander. The species is also recorded in urban and botanical settings such as the Jardín Botánico de Bogotá and the city of Manizales. A historical synonym for this species is Windmannia tomentosa.
Distribution
SFF Iguaque | Parque Nacional Natural Tamá | Parque Nacional Natural Chingaza | Parque Nacional Natural Sumapaz · California | Charalá | El Peñón | Encino | Girón | Onzaga | Piedecuesta | Suratá · Samacá · Cerinza · Mongua · Boyacá, Cundinamarca, Norte de Santander, Santander · Génova · Jardín Botánico de Bogotá · Bosque Renace · Global · Bogotá, D.C. · Colombia · Venezuela · Manizales
Synonyms
Windmannia tomentosa