Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
keule
ID:
705996

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Molina) Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Not. Mens. Mus. Nac. Hist. Nat. 17: 7 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000705329

Common Names

  • Gomortega keule
  • Keule Gomortega
  • Gomortega Keule

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Synonyms

  • Lucuma keule Molina [unknown]
  • Keulia chilensis Molina [deprecated]
  • Adenostemum nitidum (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers. [unknown]
  • Gomortega nitida Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]

Description

Gomortega keule (also called Chilean hazel, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Chile, and is found in temperate forests and scrublands. It has a rounded crown, and its leaves are oval-shaped and have a serrated edge. Its flowers are yellow-green and have five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Gomortega keule is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gomortega keule is small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, five-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small and have five-angled stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gomortega keule is a tropical plant that is native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m (10 ft) tall and can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is also relatively pest and disease free.

Where to Find Gomortega keule

Gomortega keule is native to Chile.

Gomortega keule FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gomortega keule?

Gomortega keule

What is the common name of Gomortega keule?

Gomortega

What is the natural habitat of Gomortega keule?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Gomortega genus

Species in the Gomortegaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2828459: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Giovanni Juan Ignazio Molina (1740-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molina' in the authors string.