Nothofagus fusca

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Scientific classification
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Binomial name
Nothofagus fusca (Hook.f.) Oerst.
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Nothofagus fusca (New Zealand Red Beech) is a species of Nothofagus, endemic to New Zealand, where it occurs on both North Island and South Island.

It is a medium-sized evergreen tree growing to 35 m tall. The leaves are alternately arranged, broad ovoid, 2 to 4 cm long and 1.5 to 3 cm broad, the margin distinctively double-toothed with each lobe bearing two teeth. The fruit is a small cupule containing three seeds.

Uses

It is the only known plant source, apart from Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis), of the C-linked dihydrochalcone glycoside Nothofagin .

It is also grown as an ornamental tree in regions with a mild oceanic climate.

External links

• University of Waikato: Nothofagus
• New Zealand School of Forestry: Nothofagus fusca photo