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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). |
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. |