Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Species:
solfusca
ID:
252837

Status:
valid

Authors:
Allan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Genetica 11: 501 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252169



Common Names

  • Nothofagus solfusca
  • Solfuscous Nothofagus
  • Solfusca Nothofagus


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Synonyms

  • Nothofagus apiculata dubia (Kirk) Cheeseman [valid]
  • Fuscospora dubia (Kirk) Heenan & Smissen [valid]
  • Fagus fusca dubia Kirk [unknown]

Description

Nothofagus solfusca (also called Solf 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 solfusca 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

The flower of Nothofagus solfusca is a small, yellowish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothofagus solfusca 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 solfusca

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

Nothofagus solfusca FAQ

What is the common name of Nothofagus solfusca?

Fuscoserrata Beech

What is the native range of Nothofagus solfusca?

Southern South America

What is the leaf shape of Nothofagus solfusca?

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

Harry Allan (1882-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Allan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:359111-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.