- Most representative flowers of Puno
- Awacolla, jahuac collai
- Rurkacock, Shoqumpa wëta, aturash.
- Q'ora
- T'asa Janqo Janqo
- Misiq'o
- Pampa t'ola
- Qolle
- Pink cantuta
- Sankayo, warako
- P'enqa-p'enqa
- Chiri-chiri
- Pilli, Misk'ipilli (Quechua), Harp'a (Aymara)
- Tarwi
- References
The flora of Puno is part of the great biodiversity found in Peru. Within the department of Puno is Lake Titicaca, an area around which the greatest variety of flora typical of the region can be found.
In order to protect the existing species in the region, on October 31, 1978, through decree No. 185-78-AA, the Titicaca National Reserve was created. It is the most relevant in the region, with an area of 36,180 hectares.
The flora of the place is represented by aquatic plants in 12 different varieties and terrestrial plants of which more than 64 species are counted. There is research that indicates that the potato is native to this area.
Most representative flowers of Puno
Awacolla, jahuac collai
These flowers are born in a cactus column that can reach 3.5 meters in height.
The flowers are white with a yellowish hue and usually reach 10 centimeters in diameter. It is located near Lake Titicaca.
Rurkacock, Shoqumpa wëta, aturash.
This flower is found in bushes that can reach 50 centimeters high. The flowers are borne in clusters. They can measure 25 millimeters in diameter. They bloom between the months of January and May.
Q'ora
The plant can measure about 20 centimeters. The flowers are fuchsia, speckled with white, and can reach 0.8 centimeters in length.
T'asa Janqo Janqo
This plant can reach 2.5 centimeters in diameter and its copper-orange flowers. They can measure 0.6 centimeters in length. It also blooms between January and May.
Misiq'o
It is a herb that reaches up to 40 centimeters high. Its flowers can measure 5 cm. There are several varieties of flowers; There are orange, pink and yellow, all bloom between October and June.
Pampa t'ola
It is a 60 cm tall shrub. The flowers have the appearance of white feathers, with a length of 0.8 cm. Flowers from September to March.
Qolle
It is a tree that can reach 5 meters high. The flowers are 7 cm long and are borne in clusters. This tree blooms between January and June.
Pink cantuta
It is a 3 meter tall shrub. Its flowers are pink and can be up to 7 cm long.
Sankayo, warako
This plant is native to the region, its stem can reach 10 cm in diameter. Its flowers are between 5 and 6 cm in diameter, reddish to pink in color. Flowers between September and January. It has an edible fruit.
P'enqa-p'enqa
Flowers with white petals with a lilac mottled center. Its diameter can reach 1.2 centimeters. Flowers from January to April.
Chiri-chiri
It is a type of grass that reaches 50 centimeters high. The flowers can reach 4 centimeters in diameter. It blooms between January and May.
Pilli, Misk'ipilli (Quechua), Harp'a (Aymara)
Its flowers are intense yellow and reach 5 centimeters in diameter. When they bloom, it tells the villagers that it is time to prepare the crops.
Tarwi
Its flowers are pastel blue and dark blue, with some yellow and white hues.
References
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- University, C. (1940). Peruvian Flora and Fauna, Issue 1. Ithaca: Salesian Typographic School.