Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Species:
rutila
ID:
252831

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Onira 5: 1 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252163



Common Names

  • Nothofagus rutila
  • Rutilant Nothofagus
  • Rutila Nothofagus


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Description

Nothofagus rutila (also called Shining Beech, among many other common names) is a species of deciduous tree native to Chile and Argentina. It grows up to 15–20 m tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 0.8 m. It is found in temperate rainforests, and prefers moist, cool climates.

Uses & Benefits

Nothofagus rutila 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 rutila 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 rutila 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 rutila

Nothofagus rutila can be found in the temperate forests of Chile and Argentina.

Nothofagus rutila FAQ

What is the common name of Nothofagus rutila?

Rutilated Beech

What is the native range of Nothofagus rutila?

Southern South America

What is the leaf shape of Nothofagus rutila?

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

Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:330347-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.