Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Species:
stylosa
ID:
252840

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steenis

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41: 732 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252172



Common Names

  • Nothofagus stylosa
  • Stylose Nothofagus
  • Stylosa Nothofagus


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Synonyms

  • Trisyngyne stylosa (Steenis) Heenan & Smissen [valid]

Description

Nothofagus stylosa (also called Stylish 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 stylosa 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 stylosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothofagus stylosa is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 20 meters. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of light frosts. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring in a well-drained, light soil mix. The seed should be lightly covered and kept moist until germination occurs. Seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of 10-15 cm.

Where to Find Nothofagus stylosa

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

Nothofagus stylosa FAQ

What is the common name of Nothofagus stylosa?

Stylose Beech

What is the native range of Nothofagus stylosa?

Southern South America

What is the leaf shape of Nothofagus stylosa?

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