Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Species:
obliqua
ID:
252816

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mirb.) Oerst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1871

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252148



Common Names

  • Roble Oblicuo
  • Roble de Obliqua
  • Roble de la Cordillera


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Synonyms

  • Nothofagus obliqua andina F.M.Vázquez & R.A.Rodr. [valid]
  • Nothofagus obliqua valdiviana (Phil.) F.M.Vázquez & R.A.Rodr. [valid]
  • Nothofagus valdiviana (Phil.) Krasser [valid]
  • Fagus obliqua integrisquamata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Lophozonia heterocarpa Turcz. [unknown]
  • Fagus obliqua Mirb. [unknown]
  • Fagus obliqua dentatosquamata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Fagus obliqua macranthera A.DC. [unknown]
  • Fagus obliqua valdiviana A.DC. [unknown]
  • Fagus procera Phil. ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Fagus valdiviana Phil. [unknown]
  • Nothofagus obliqua obliqua [unknown]
  • Lophozonia obliqua (Mirb.) Heenan & Smissen [valid]
  • Lophozonia obliqua andina (F.M.Vázquez & R.A.Rodr.) Heenan & Smissen [valid]
  • Lophozonia obliqua valdiviana (Phil.) Heenan & Smissen [valid]

Description

Nothofagus obliqua (also called 'Roble 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 obliqua 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 obliqua 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 obliqua 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 obliqua

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

Nothofagus obliqua FAQ

What is the common name of Nothofagus obliqua?

Roble Beech

What is the native range of Nothofagus obliqua?

South America

What is the leaf shape of Nothofagus obliqua?

Ovate

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

Anders Sandøe Ørsted (1816-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oerst.' in the authors string.
Charles-François Brisseau de Mirbel (1776-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mirb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:359100-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.