Chilean Laurel
Laurelia sempervirens (Ruiz & Pav.) Tul.
Laurelia sempervirens is an evergreen tree in the Atherospermataceae family. It is known by common names such as Chilean Laurel, Peruvian nutmeg, tihue, or trihue. The species was published in 1856 and is distributed in central and southern Chile.
Description
Laurelia sempervirens belongs to the genus Laurelia and is part of the Atherospermataceae family. It is native to central and southern Chile, where it is recognized by its evergreen foliage. The tree is also referred to by several common names, including Peruvian nutmeg and tihue. This species was formally described in 1856.
Other common names
Chilean LaurelChilean SassafrasPeruvian-nutmeg
Distribution
Global · Chile Central · Chile South
Synonyms
Laurelia crenataLaurelia aromaticaAtherosperma sempervirensPavonia sempervirensLaurelia serrataTheyga chilensisThiga chilensis
