Status:
valid
Authors:
Steenis
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Fl. Males. 7(2): 285 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252147
Common Names
- Roble Nudo
- Roble de Nuda
- Roble de la Cordillera
Synonyms
- Trisyngyne nuda (Steenis) Heenan & Smissen [valid]
Description
Nothofagus nuda (also called 'Naked 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 nuda is used in the production of furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental tree. Its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nothofagus nuda 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 nuda 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 nuda
Nothofagus nuda is native to the forests of Chile and Argentina.
Nothofagus nuda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nothofagus nuda?
Nothofagus nuda
What is the common name of Nothofagus nuda?
Naked Beech
Where is Nothofagus nuda native to?
South America
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,