Status:
valid
Authors:
Steenis
Source:
wcs
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Blumea 7: 147 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252136
Common Names
- Roble Grande
- Roble de Grandis
- Roble de la Cordillera
Synonyms
- Trisyngyne grandis (Steenis) Heenan & Smissen [valid]
Description
Nothofagus grandis (also called 'Grand 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 grandis 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
Nothofagus grandis has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in spring and summer. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nothofagus grandis 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 grandis
Nothofagus grandis is native to the forests of Chile and Argentina.
Nothofagus grandis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nothofagus grandis?
Nothofagus grandis
What is the common name of Nothofagus grandis?
Grand Nothofagus
What type of plant is Nothofagus grandis?
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,