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.
Ñirre (Nothofagus antarctica)
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This species is used ornamentally for its beautiful fall leaf coloring. The wood is somewhat knotty. Nothofagus, named for false beeches or beeches of the south. The epithet, antarctica, is a Latinization and alludes to the fact that they were harvested in the Magellanes Strait, which is considered in the Antarctic region. |
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Ovular leaves with an asymmetric base and irregularly serrated edges. |
Grey bark with irregular cracks. |
The male flowers are singular while the females are in groups of three with short stalks. |
The shell or husk opens into four valves, with nuts 3-4 mm in length on the inside of each valve. |
In Chile, it grows from the Maule Region to the Magellanes Region. It is a tree dominant in the Pilmaiquén Pampa. |
The male flowers are singular while the females are in groups of three with short stalks.
The shell or husk opens into four valves, with nuts 3-4 mm in length on the inside of each valve.
Ovular leaves with an asymmetric base and irregularly serrated edges.
In Chile, it grows from the Maule Region to the Magellanes Region. It is a tree dominant in the Pilmaiquén Pampa.
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.