Coigüe Forest
Coigüe (Nothofagus dombeyi)
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It is the most abundant tree species in the reserve, and is one of the largest in size. It is used as a decorative tree. Nothofagus, false beech or beech of the south; dombeyi, it is dedicated to J. Dombey, a french doctor who accompanied H. Ruiz and J. Pavón in their expedition to the viceroyalty of Lima; their visit to Chile in 1782 represents the botanical discovery of the country by the Spanish Crown. |
Leathery, gland-spotted leaves, which have a tapered oval shape, and small veins on the face. |
Grey bark, with shallow cracks along its length. |
Masculine and feminine flowers in groups of three. |
The dome opens in 4 covered leaflets with overlapping dentiform appendages. Nuts are 2 - 3 mm in length. |
It grows in Chile and Argentina, between the O’Higgins and Aysén regions. |
Masculine and feminine flowers in groups of three.
The dome opens in 4 covered leaflets with overlapping dentiform appendages. Nuts are 2 - 3 mm in length.
Leathery, gland-spotted leaves, which have a tapered oval shape, and small veins on the face.
It grows in Chile and Argentina, between the O’Higgins and Aysén regions.
Maitén (Maytenus boaria)
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Recommended for landscaping because it has elegant foliage and appealing fruit that is part of many birds’ diets. Its common name is of Mapuche origin and has been Latinized to denominate the genus of the species. Its epithet boaria, originates from Latin and means “bovine”, alluding to the cattle that consume it. |
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Simple, alternating leaves with serrated edges. |
Smooth, ash-gray-colored bark. |
Small, yellow-green flowers that bloom between August and October. |
The fruit is a capsule with two seeds, which are covered by a fleshy material that is an intense red color. |
In Chile, it can be found between the Atacama and the Magallanes Regions. Found in the Pilmaiquén Pampas in the valley of Pillanleufú. |
Small, yellow-green flowers that bloom between August and October.
The fruit is a capsule with two seeds, which are covered by a fleshy material that is an intense red color.
Simple, alternating leaves with serrated edges.
In Chile, it can be found between the Atacama and the Magallanes Regions. Found in the Pilmaiquén Pampas in the valley of Pillanleufú.
Mañío (Saxegothaea conspicua)
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It is the only conifer native to the present reserve. The species is used decoratively for architecture. The wood is used in carpentry for making tiles. Saxegothaea, is attributed to Alberto of Saxa-Coburg-Gotha (1819-1861), the principle consort for Queen Victoria of England; conspicua refers to the fact that they are large, colorful trees. |
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Linear leaves, with a dark green face with very light veins, the underside has two wide whiteish bands and a green middle vein. |
Thin bark, forming reddish brown plates. |
Monoic species. Thin catkins, masculine is auxilary, femenine is terminal. Solitary pine cones located at the ends of the branches, made of pointy scales that have seeds on the inside. |
In Chile, it is found between the Maule Region and the Magellan Region. It can be found bordering the Trufúl and Fuy rivers, and the start of the road to the volcano. |
Monoic species. Thin catkins, masculine is auxilary, femenine is terminal. Solitary pine cones located at the ends of the branches, made of pointy scales that have seeds on the inside.
Linear leaves, with a dark green face with very light veins, the underside has two wide whiteish bands and a green middle vein.
In Chile, it is found between the Maule Region and the Magellan Region. It can be found bordering the Trufúl and Fuy rivers, and the start of the road to the volcano.
Notro (Embothrium coccineum)
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Evergreen tree or deciduous bush at high altitude. Species used as ornament for its flowering, that resembles fire. It grows quickly. The bark is used in popular medicine to alleviate dental pains. Embothrium, alludes to the anthers of the stamens being inserted in a small slit of the tepals; coccineum references the red color of the tepals. |
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Leaves are Alternate, Simple, Lanceolate, with full edges. |
Smooth gray bark with light and dark spots. |
Flowers are inflorescent red, with tops that resemble a corymb. Flowering from September to January. |
Fruit is a follicle with winged seeds. |
It is found in Chile between the Maule and Magallanes regions. |
Flowers are inflorescent red, with tops that resemble a corymb. Flowering from September to January.
Fruit is a follicle with winged seeds.
Leaves are Alternate, Simple, Lanceolate, with full edges.
It is found in Chile between the Maule and Magallanes regions.
Raulí (Nothofagus alpina)
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This species is often utilized in the forestry industry, used to build furniture and for construction. It is recommended as an ornamental tree, especially for its fall color. Nothofagus, named for false beeches or beeches of the south. The epithet alpina signifies it as belonging to the Alps; however, it is used to signal that it is a species that grows in mountainous environments. |
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The leaves alternate from an oval to a pointed oval; the veins in the leaf are very prominent. |
Grey bark with vertical cracks. |
The male flowers are in groups of 2 to 3; the females are in groups of 3 with a stem that is 1 cm in length. |
The shell or husk opens into four valves covered in appendages tipped with glands. The nuts are 5-6 mm in length. |
In Chile, it grows between the Maule Region and the Lakes Region. |
The male flowers are in groups of 2 to 3; the females are in groups of 3 with a stem that is 1 cm in length.
The shell or husk opens into four valves covered in appendages tipped with glands. The nuts are 5-6 mm in length.
The leaves alternate from an oval to a pointed oval; the veins in the leaf are very prominent.
In Chile, it grows between the Maule Region and the Lakes Region.
Tepa (Laureliopsis philippiana)
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This species is used for decoration. Its leaf is very aromatic. Upon ripping it, it has a smell similar to limes; this is different from its wood, which has an unpleasant smell. Laureliopsis; similar to Laurelia, a related genus, that is derived from the Latin term Laurus; the species is dedicated to the German naturalist Rudolph A. Philippi (1808-1904), the main descriptor of plant species of our country. |
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Opposite leaves that have serrated edges and a gland at the tip of every leaf. |
Smooth, light gray-colored bark. |
Cream-colored flowers with red streaks. It flowers from October to November. |
Every flower produces various achenes (one-seeded fruit) that have tufts of hair-like strands. |
In Chile, it can be found from the Maule Region to the Los Lagos Region. Widely distributed in the reserve. |
Cream-colored flowers with red streaks. It flowers from October to November.
Every flower produces various achenes (one-seeded fruit) that have tufts of hair-like strands.
Opposite leaves that have serrated edges and a gland at the tip of every leaf.
In Chile, it can be found from the Maule Region to the Los Lagos Region. Widely distributed in the reserve.
Tineo (Weinmannia trichosperma)
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It is used as an ornamental plant due to its beautiful foliage. This tree presents great potential as a plant for beekeeping due to its flowers secreting abundant nectar that attracts the bees. Weinmannia is dedicated to J. W. Weinmann (1737 - 1745), a German pharmacist and botanist; trichosperma, an allusion to its furry seeds. |
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Compound, pinnate leaves; the pinna have jagged edges. |
Wrinkled, grey bark with obvious cracks. |
Inflorescence, a top with various white flowers. It flowers between October and January |
The fruit is a capsule. |
In Chile, it is found between the Maule Region and the Magellan Region. It can be found bordering the Trufúl and Fuy rivers, the pampas Las Bandurrias, and the start of the road to the volcano. |
Inflorescence, a top with various white flowers. It flowers between October and January
The fruit is a capsule.
Compound, pinnate leaves; the pinna have jagged edges.
In Chile, it is found between the Maule Region and the Magellan Region. It can be found bordering the Trufúl and Fuy rivers, the pampas Las Bandurrias, and the start of the road to the volcano.
