Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Species:
menziesii
ID:
252809

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Oerst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Bidr. Egefam. : 25 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252141



Common Names

  • Roble de Menzies
  • Roble de Menziesii
  • Roble de la Cordillera


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Synonyms

  • Fagus menziesii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Lophozonia menziesii (Hook.f.) Heenan & Smissen [valid]

Description

Nothofagus menziesii (also called 'Menzies' 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 menziesii 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 menziesii 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 menziesii is a deciduous tree that can reach up to 40 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, sheltered location until they are well-established.

Where to Find Nothofagus menziesii

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

Nothofagus menziesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nothofagus menziesii?

Nothofagus menziesii

What is the common name of Nothofagus menziesii?

Mountain Beech

Where is Nothofagus menziesii native to?

New Zealand

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:359094-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.