Antarctic Beech
Nothofagus moorei (F.Muell.) Krasser
Nothofagus moorei, known as Antarctic Beech, is a species of flowering plant in the family Nothofagaceae. It is native to high-altitude regions of eastern Australia and is characterized by its simple, leathery, glossy leaves that are egg-shaped to lance-shaped. This species was first described in 1896.
Description
Nothofagus moorei is a tree species belonging to the genus Nothofagus in the family Nothofagaceae. It is found in high-altitude areas of eastern Australia, particularly in New South Wales and Queensland. The tree is distinguished by its glossy, leathery leaves that range in shape from egg-shaped to lance-shaped. It is a long-lived species that thrives in cooler climates and is an important component of the subalpine and alpine ecosystems in its native range.
Other common names
Antarctic Beech
Distribution
Global · New South Wales · Queensland
Synonyms
Fagus carroniiFagus mooreiLophozonia moorei