Piptadenia cuzcoensis

Overview

Piptadenia cuzcoensis is a tree native to the Cusco region of southeastern Peru, growing in tropical and montane forests on the eastern slopes of the Andes

Piptadenia cuzcoensis is a tree native to the Cusco region of southeastern Peru, growing in tropical and montane forests on the eastern slopes of the Andes and in Andean valleys. It produces spike-like inflorescences of small flowers and bipinnately compound leaves, bearing narrow, elongated pods after flowering. The Cusco region of Peru is a major center of plant diversity with many endemic species due to its varied topography and climate.