Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilland.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Plantsman , n.s., 7: 56 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836235
Common Names
- Nothofagus eugenananus
- Eugenananus Nothofagus
- Eugenanan Nothofagus
Description
Nothofagus eugenananus (also called Nothofagus eugenananus, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree in the family Nothofagaceae. It has a conical crown and dark green, leathery leaves. It is native to Chile and Argentina, and typically grows in temperate forests.
Uses & Benefits
Nothofagus eugenananus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nothofagus eugenananus has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nothofagus eugenananus is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Nothofagus eugenananus
Nothofagus eugenananus is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.
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
Ken Gillanders: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilland.' in the authors string.