Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Species:
dombeyi
ID:
252793

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mirb.) Oerst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1871

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252125



Common Names

  • Roble de Dombey
  • Roble de Dombeyi
  • Roble de la Cordillera


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Synonyms

  • Fagus dombeyi microphylla Phil. [unknown]
  • Fagus dombeyi Mirb. [unknown]

Description

Nothofagus dombeyi (also called 'Dombey's Beech', among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 20m tall. It is native to Chile and is found in temperate rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Nothofagus dombeyi is used for its wood, which is used in the construction of furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Nothofagus dombeyi 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 dombeyi is a medium-sized evergreen tree, growing up to 20 m in height. It is native to New Zealand and is found in lowland and montane forests. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Nothofagus dombeyi

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

Nothofagus dombeyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nothofagus dombeyi?

Nothofagus dombeyi

What is the common name of Nothofagus dombeyi?

Dombey's Nothofagus

What type of plant is Nothofagus dombeyi?

Tree

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:359083-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.