Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Species:
betuloides
ID:
252778

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mirb.) Oerst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1871

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252110



Common Names

  • Roble de Betula
  • Roble de Betuloides
  • Roble de la Cordillera


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Synonyms

  • Nothofagus dubia (Mirb.) Oerst. [valid]
  • Nothofagus patagonica Gand. [valid]
  • Betula antarctica G.Forst. [unknown]
  • Calusparassus betuloides (Mirb.) Hombr. & Jacquinot ex Decne. [unknown]
  • Fagus betuloides Mirb. [unknown]
  • Fagus dubia Mirb. [unknown]
  • Fagus forsteri Hook. [unknown]
  • Nothofagus dubia (Mirb.) Blume [unknown]

Description

Nothofagus betuloides (also called Birch-leaved 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 betuloides 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

The flowers of Nothofagus betuloides are small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothofagus betuloides is a deciduous tree that can reach up to 40 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, sheltered location until they are well-established.

Where to Find Nothofagus betuloides

Nothofagus betuloides is native to the forests of Chile and Argentina.

Nothofagus betuloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nothofagus betuloides?

Nothofagus betuloides

What is the family of Nothofagus betuloides?

Nothofagaceae

What is the common name of Nothofagus betuloides?

Birch-leaved 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

Anders Sandøe Ørsted (1816-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oerst.' in the authors string.
Charles-François Brisseau de Mirbel (1776-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mirb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:359071-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.