Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Species:
aequilateralis
ID:
252769

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baum.-Bod.) Steenis

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 35: 266 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252101



Common Names

  • Nothofagus aequilateralis
  • Equal-Sided Nothofagus
  • Aequilateralis Nothofagus


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Synonyms

  • Trisyngyne aequilateralis Baum.-Bod. [valid]

Description

Nothofagus aequilateralis (also called Equilateral Beech, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Chile and Argentina. It is a deciduous tree, growing to a height of up to 25 meters, and is found in temperate forests.

Uses & Benefits

Nothofagus aequilateralis is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nothofagus aequilateralis has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothofagus aequilateralis can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Nothofagus aequilateralis

Nothofagus aequilateralis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia.

Nothofagus aequilateralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nothofagus aequilateralis?

Nothofagus aequilateralis

What is the family of Nothofagus aequilateralis?

Nothofagaceae

What is the common name of Nothofagus aequilateralis?

Equilateral Nothofagus

Species in the Nothofagaceae family

Nothofagus aequilateralis, Nothofagus alessandrii, Nothofagus alpina, Nothofagus antarctica, Nothofagus apiculata, Nothofagus balansae, Nothofagus baumanniae, Nothofagus betuloides, Nothofagus blairii, Nothofagus brassii, Nothofagus carrii, Nothofagus cliffortioides, Nothofagus codonandra, Nothofagus crenata, Nothofagus cunninghamii, Nothofagus discoidea, Nothofagus dombeyi, Nothofagus flaviramea, Nothofagus fusca, Nothofagus glauca, Nothofagus grandis, Nothofagus gunnii, Nothofagus leonii, Nothofagus macrocarpa, Nothofagus menziesii, Nothofagus moorei, Nothofagus nitida, Nothofagus nuda, Nothofagus obliqua, Nothofagus perryi, Nothofagus pseudoresinosa, Nothofagus pullei, Nothofagus pumilio, Nothofagus resinosa, Nothofagus rubra, Nothofagus rutila, Nothofagus solandri, Nothofagus solfusca, Nothofagus starkenborghiorum, Nothofagus stylosa, Nothofagus truncata, Nothofagus womersleyi, Nothofagus dodecaphleps, Nothofagus eugenananus,

References

Cornelis Gijsbert Gerrit Jan van Steenis (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steenis' in the authors string.
Marcel Gustav Baumann-Bodenheim (1920-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baum.-Bod.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:359062-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.