Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Species:
apiculata
ID:
252774

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Colenso) Cockayne

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 43: 172 (1910 publ. 1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252106



Common Names

  • Nothofagus apiculata
  • Apiculate Nothofagus
  • Apiculata Nothofagus


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Synonyms

  • Fagus apiculata Colenso [unknown]
  • Fagus apiculata Colenso [unknown]
  • Fuscospora apiculata (Colenso) Heenan & Smissen [valid]

Description

Nothofagus apiculata (also called Apiculate 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 apiculata 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 apiculata 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 apiculata 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 apiculata

Nothofagus apiculata can be found in the forests of Chile and Argentina.

Nothofagus apiculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nothofagus apiculata?

Nothofagus apiculata

What is the family of Nothofagus apiculata?

Nothofagaceae

What is the common name of Nothofagus apiculata?

Apiculate 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

William Colenso (1811-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colenso' in the authors string.
Leonard Cockayne (1855-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cockayne' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:359066-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.