Ruprechtia apetala is a species of deciduous tree in the family Polygonaceae. It is found in Argentina and Bolivia. It is threatened by habitat loss. In autumn, its leaves turn bright yellow and orange.

Ruprechtia apetala
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Polygonaceae
Genus: Ruprechtia
Species:
R. apetala
Binomial name
Ruprechtia apetala
Weddell

References edit

  1. ^ World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Ruprechtia apetala". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T34643A9880837. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T34643A9880837.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.