Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Species:
glauca
ID:
252803

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Phil.) Krasser

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Ann. K. K. Naturhist. Hofmus. 11: 163 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252135



Common Names

  • Roble Glauco
  • Roble de Glauca
  • Roble de la Cordillera


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Synonyms

  • Nothofagus megalocarpa Reiche [valid]
  • Fagus glauca Phil. [unknown]
  • Lophozonia glauca (Phil.) Heenan & Smissen [valid]

Description

Nothofagus glauca (also called 'White 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 glauca 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 glauca 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 glauca 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 glauca

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

Nothofagus glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nothofagus glauca?

Nothofagus glauca

What is the common name of Nothofagus glauca?

Glaucous Nothofagus

What type of plant is Nothofagus glauca?

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

Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Fridolin Krasser (1863-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krasser' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:170370-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.