Arrayán (Luma apiculata)
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This species is frequently used as an ornament. The fruit are edible and have astringent properties. Luma, derived from the indigenous name of the plant; apiculata, which refers to the leaf that ends in a sharp point, a reference to the presence of an apical mucron. |
Aromatic, elliptical leaves tipped with mucon along the entire edge, the top of the leaf is darker than the backside. |
Orange colored bark. |
The flowers are white with numerous stamen. They flower between September and November. |
The fruit are purplish-black berries and are ripe at the end of the summer. |
In Chile, they grow between the Coquimbo Region and the Aysén Region. They are amply distributed in the reserve. They grow in the Valdivian rainforest and androgenic prairies. |
The flowers are white with numerous stamen. They flower between September and November.
The fruit are purplish-black berries and are ripe at the end of the summer.
Aromatic, elliptical leaves tipped with mucon along the entire edge, the top of the leaf is darker than the backside.
In Chile, they grow between the Coquimbo Region and the Aysén Region. They are amply distributed in the reserve. They grow in the Valdivian rainforest and androgenic prairies.
Avellano (Gevuina avellana)
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Species is used as ornament. The toasted fruits are consumed by humans. Apreciated by beekeepers. Its oil is a great healer and natural sunscreen. Its leaves are used to treat wounds. Gevuina is the latinization of the indigenous name of the species; avellana makes reference to the fruits of Corylus avellana, the hazelnut of Europe. |
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Compound leaves, imparipinnate, serrated; petioles, stems and leaf are reddish when young |
This species has light grey bark. |
Flowers in yellowish-white clusters. Flowering from October to April. |
Fruit, an edible nut, changes from red to brown during the maturation. |
In Chile it grows between the regions of Maule and Los Lagos (The Lakes). Found on trails that border the Truful and Fuy rivers, and the pampa las bandurrias. |
Flowers in yellowish-white clusters. Flowering from October to April.
Fruit, an edible nut, changes from red to brown during the maturation.
Compound leaves, imparipinnate, serrated; petioles, stems and leaf are reddish when young
In Chile it grows between the regions of Maule and Los Lagos (The Lakes). Found on trails that border the Truful and Fuy rivers, and the pampa las bandurrias.
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. |
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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.
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.
Olivillo (Aextoxicon punctatum)
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It is the only species representative of its genus and family. It is difficult to observe its flowering since its buds remain closed for several months. The Greek term Aextoxicon indicates that its foliage is toxic to goats; punctatum comes from Latin and signifies spotting, a reference to the orange scales on the undersides of its leaves. The authors are Hipólito Ruiz (1754-1815) and José A. Pavón (1754-1844). |
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Opposite leaves with orange marks on the undersides; entire leaf margin, with seedlings that have almost orange leaves. |
Smooth, light gray-colored bark. |
Inflorescence (flowering) in short clusters of small white flowers. Flowers from April to December. |
The fruit is a black drupe (stone fruit). |
In Chile, it can be found from the Coquimbo Region to the Los Lagos Region. In humid places, it can be found on the trails that border the Trufúl and Fuy rivers. |
Inflorescence (flowering) in short clusters of small white flowers. Flowers from April to December.
The fruit is a black drupe (stone fruit).
Opposite leaves with orange marks on the undersides; entire leaf margin, with seedlings that have almost orange leaves.
In Chile, it can be found from the Coquimbo Region to the Los Lagos Region. In humid places, it can be found on the trails that border the Trufúl and Fuy rivers.
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.
Roble (Nothofagus obliqua)
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It is used as a decorative tree. The wood is high quality, and is used in construction. The bark is used to dye wool brown. Nothofagus is derived from Greek, and means false beech or beech of the south; obliqua refers to the asymmetrical base of the leaves. |
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Oblong leaves with an asymmetrical base, double-sawed edge, noteable veins |
Whitish bark when young, which changes to cracked, dark blackish-brown in adults |
Masculine and feminine flowers in groups of three |
The dome opens in four leaflets. Nuts of 6 mm in length in the interior |
It grows in Chile between the O’Higgins and Lakes regions in the riparian and valdivian forests |
Masculine and feminine flowers in groups of three
The dome opens in four leaflets. Nuts of 6 mm in length in the interior
Oblong leaves with an asymmetrical base, double-sawed edge, noteable veins
It grows in Chile between the O’Higgins and Lakes regions in the riparian and valdivian forests
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.
Ulmo (Eucryphia cordifolia)
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Because of its beautiful flowering, the plant is used as for decorative and bee-keeping purposes. At the end of January when the tree is covered in snow, bees visit its flowers, which store nectar. The term Eucryphia is Greek and means “well-hidden”, referring to the sepals that completely wrap the floral bud; cordifolia, of Latin origin, is an allusion to the shape of the base of the leaf. |
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Leaves have edges that are finely serrated. Newly sprouted leaves are reddish. |
Smooth bark that is brownish-gray in color. |
Inflorescence (flowering) with a few white flowers at the top. Flowering occurs from January to March. |
Fruit is a capsule. |
In Chile, it can be found between the Maule and Aysén Regions. Found on trails that border the Fuy and Trufúl rivers, the pampas of the black-faced Ibis. |
Inflorescence (flowering) with a few white flowers at the top. Flowering occurs from January to March.
Fruit is a capsule.
Leaves have edges that are finely serrated. Newly sprouted leaves are reddish.
In Chile, it can be found between the Maule and Aysén Regions. Found on trails that border the Fuy and Trufúl rivers, the pampas of the black-faced Ibis.