Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Species:
gunnii
ID:
252805

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Oerst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1871

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252137



Common Names

  • Roble de Gunn
  • Roble de Gunnii
  • Roble de la Cordillera


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Synonyms

  • Fagus gunnii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Fuscospora gunnii (Hook.f.) Heenan & Smissen [valid]

Description

Nothofagus gunnii (also called 'Gunn's Beech', among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 20m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Nothofagus gunnii 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 gunnii has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in spring and summer. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothofagus gunnii 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 gunnii

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

Nothofagus gunnii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nothofagus gunnii?

Nothofagus gunnii

What is the common name of Nothofagus gunnii?

Gunn's Nothofagus

What type of plant is Nothofagus gunnii?

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Anders Sandøe Ørsted (1816-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oerst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:359091-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.