Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Species:
alpina
ID:
252771

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poepp. & Endl.) Oerst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Bidr. Egefam. : 24 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252103



Common Names

  • Nothofagus alpina
  • Alpine Nothofagus
  • Alpina Nothofagus


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Synonyms

  • Nothofagus nervosa (Phil.) Krasser [valid]
  • Nothofagus procera Oerst. [valid]
  • Fagus alpina Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
  • Fagus nervosa Phil. [unknown]
  • Fagus procera Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
  • Fagus alpina Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
  • Lophozonia alpina (Poepp. & Endl.) Heenan & Smissen [valid]

Description

Nothofagus alpina (also called Alpine 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 alpina 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 alpina 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 alpina 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 alpina

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

Nothofagus alpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nothofagus alpina?

Nothofagus alpina

What is the family of Nothofagus alpina?

Nothofagaceae

What is the common name of Nothofagus alpina?

Alpine 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

Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
Anders Sandøe Ørsted (1816-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oerst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:359064-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.