Azorella prolifera
Azorella prolifera, commonly known as Llareta, is a slow-growing, cushion-shaped perennial endemic to the high Andes. Resilient to extreme cold and intense UV radiation, this compact shrub thrives in harsh alpine environments. Historically valued in traditional medicine, it possesses unique bioactive properties used to treat various ailments.
- Scientific name: Azorella prolifera
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Apiaceae and is situated within the genus Azorella.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Azorella | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of Western and Southern South America. In the western region, its presence is recorded within the borders of Bolivia. Moving into southern territories, it can be found spanning the Northeast, Northwest, and South regions of Argentina. Additionally, the species occupies a significant portion of Central Chile. Together, these locations highlight a wide longitudinal range across the southern continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile North | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile South | WCVP |