Nothofagus cunninghamii Back to index icon.
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FAMILY:

FAGACEAE

Genus:

Nothofagus

species:

cunninghamii

Common name:

Antartic beech, Tasmanian myrtle

Name derivation:

Genus: Gk. nothos - false, Lat. fagus - beech; species: after James Cunninghame, surgeon and plant collector.

Growth habit:

Tree, evergreen.

Dimensions:

Height to 33m.


Foliage:

Leaves, 6-10mm - 4-9mm deltoid or triangular, apex blunt acute, glossy green, fan like sprays.

Flower:

Seperate male and female - small catkin-like.

Fruit:

An ovoid involucre with winged seeds.

Other features:

Trunk with thick rough bark.

Natural distribution:

Vic, Tas.

Soils:

Moist, with drainage.

Natural vegetation:

Rich mountain valleys.

Landcare use:

Strong robust tree.

Propagation:

Seed - very slow, only viable for 12 months.

Pests and diseases:

Phytophthora root disease.