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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. |