Nothofagus dodecaphleps - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dodecaphleps
ID:
798072
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mike L.Grant & E.J.Clement
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 146: 448 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000797405
Common Names
- Nothofagus dodecaphleps
- Dodecaphleps Nothofagus
- Dodecaphlep Nothofagus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nothofagus dodecaphleps (also called 'Wild Beech', 'Dodecaphleps Beech' and 'Dodecaphleps', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that typically grows up to about 20 m tall and has a dense, rounded crown. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and is found in deciduous forests, dry scrub and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Nothofagus dodecaphleps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Nothofagus dodecaphleps are small, white and tubular. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nothofagus dodecaphleps is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Pruning can be done to maintain a desired shape.
Where to Find Nothofagus dodecaphleps
Nothofagus dodecaphleps is native to the Mediterranean region.
Nothofagus dodecaphleps FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nothofagus dodecaphleps?
Nothofagus dodecaphleps
What type of plant is Nothofagus dodecaphleps?
It is a tree
Where is Nothofagus dodecaphleps found?
It is found in South America
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
E.J. Clement: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.J.Clement' in the authors string.
Michael Livingstone Grant (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mike L.Grant' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77063398-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.