Roble Colorado
Nothofagus glauca (Phil.) Krasser
Nothofagus glauca is a deciduous tree species in the Nothofagaceae family, native to Central Chile. It is part of the Maulino forest ecosystem and is found between 34° and 37° South latitude. The tree is commonly called Roble Colorado and is adapted to a maritime mediterranean climate. Its range extends over 330 km from north to south, and it thrives on a variety of soils, often on gentle to steep slopes.
Description
Nothofagus glauca, known as Roble Colorado, is a tree species endemic to Central Chile. It is a key component of the Maulino forest, a forest type characteristic of the region's maritime mediterranean climate. The species is distributed between 34° and 37° South latitude and is found across a range of soil types, particularly on slopes. It is a deciduous tree and plays an important ecological role in its native habitat.
Other common names
Roble Colorado
Distribution
Global · Chile Central
Synonyms
Nothofagus megalocarpaFagus glaucaLophozonia glauca