Status:
valid
Authors:
Molina
Source:
cmp
Year:
1782
Citation Micro:
Sag. Stor. Nat. Chili : 184 (1782)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702478
Common Names
- Gevuina avellana
- Chilean Hazelnut
- Hazelnut
Synonyms
- Quadria heterophylla Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
- Quadria avellana C.F.Gaertn. [unknown]
Description
Gevuina avellana (also called 'Hazelnut Tree', among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to Chile and Argentina. It has a rounded crown and dark green, leathery leaves. It is found in moist, well-drained soils and in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gevuina avellana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gevuina avellana is a yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gevuina avellana is a perennial herb native to South America. It grows to a height of 8-12 inches and produces small, yellow flowers in the summer. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seed should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings should be planted out in the fall.
Where to Find Gevuina avellana
Gevuina avellana is native to Chile and Argentina. It is found in open forests and scrubland at elevations of 500–1,500 m.
Gevuina avellana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gevuina avellana?
Gevuina avellana
What is the common name of Gevuina avellana?
Chilean hazelnut
Where is Gevuina avellana native to?
Chile
Species in the Gevuina genus
Species in the Proteaceae family
Acidonia microcarpa,
Adenanthos acanthophyllus,
Adenanthos apiculatus,
Adenanthos argyreus,
Adenanthos barbigerus,
Adenanthos cacomorphus,
Adenanthos cuneatus,
Adenanthos cunninghamii,
Adenanthos cygnorum,
Adenanthos detmoldii,
Adenanthos dobagii,
Adenanthos dobsonii,
Adenanthos drummondii,
Adenanthos ellipticus,
Adenanthos eyrei,
Adenanthos filifolius,
Adenanthos flavidiflorus,
Adenanthos forrestii,
Adenanthos glabrescens,
Adenanthos gracilipes,
Adenanthos ileticos,
Adenanthos intermedius,
Adenanthos intricatus,
Adenanthos labillardierei,
Adenanthos linearis,
Adenanthos macropodianus,
Adenanthos meisneri,
Adenanthos obovatus,
Adenanthos oreophilus,
Adenanthos pamelus,
Adenanthos pungens,
Adenanthos sericeus,
Adenanthos strictus,
Adenanthos teges,
Adenanthos terminalis,
Adenanthos velutinus,
Adenanthos venosus,
Agastachys odorata,
Alloxylon brachycarpum,
Alloxylon flammeum,
Alloxylon pinnatum,
Alloxylon wickhamii,
Athertonia diversifolia,
Aulax cancellata,
Aulax pallasia,
Aulax umbellata,
Austromuellera trinervia,
Austromuellera valida,
Banksia acanthopoda,
Banksia acuminata,