Representative plants
Here are a few species in Cusco Natural:
The tree heights
No tree on the planet grows up to 4600 meters, this twisted tree trunk has a low height and bark flakes off like fulero paper in a protective sheath around the stem that protects it from freezing temperatures and even frost .
Rosaceae
Polylepis spp.
The Queuña is very well adapted to the harsh conditions of the highlands which sometimes is in the edge of the snowy forests that are today are only relics, these represent true sanctuaries for wildlife, then, they find refuge , food and a better temperature to the surrounding grasslands.
It is a fast growing pioneer species that needs light, and regenerates in open areas. Tolerates a wide range of climates and soil types as the Peruvian Andes, is distributed from northern Mexico through mountain areas in Central America (Guatemala, Costa Rica and Panama) to northern Argentina, usually at high altitude, 1200-3200 meters.
Presence: 5 copies four of them in developing and fully developed one.
Originally from the Andean region of South America, mainly Peru, but ranging from Ecuador to Chile and Bolivia. He lives in the Peruvian Andes at altitudes up to 3.650 m, is found growing wild in disturbed areas with spontaneous alo along roads. Conserving soil, erosion controls, is one of the few trees that thrive in stony hills and improving soil fertility. The leaves, twigs and fruits abundantly and fall down are a good organic matter increases soil fertility recovering degraded soils. Used as flavoring, coloring, fuel (wood), seasoning, etc..
Presence: You can view this species fully developed and growing.