Lenga Beech
Nothofagus pumilio (Poepp. & Endl.) Krasser
Nothofagus pumilio, known as Lenga Beech, is a deciduous tree or shrub in the Nothofagaceae family, native to the southern Andes in Chile and Argentina. It thrives in temperate forests from 35° to 56° South latitude. This species regenerates easily after fires and is valued for its high-quality wood, which is moderately durable and easy to work with. It is used in furniture, construction, and as a substitute for American black cherry in cabinet manufacturing.
Description
Nothofagus pumilio (Poepp. & Endl.) Krasser is a member of the Nothofagaceae family and is closely related to the coihue. It is distributed across southern Chile and Argentina, including Tierra del Fuego. The tree's ability to regenerate after fires makes it ecologically resilient. Its wood is versatile and widely used in furniture, shingles, and construction. The species was first described in 1896.
Other common names
Lenga Beech
Distribution
Global · Argentina South · Chile Central · Chile South
Synonyms
Calusparassus pumilioFagus antarctica var. pumilioFagus antarctica var. bicrenataFagus pumilioNothofagus pumilio