ulmo

Eucryphia cordifolia Cav.

Eucryphia cordifolia, known as ulmo, is a tree in the Cunoniaceae family. It is native to Chile and Argentina, growing along the Andes Range from 38 to 43°S and up to 700 meters in elevation. The tree can reach over 12 meters in height and has a thick trunk and broad crown. It blooms in February and March, producing a capsule fruit approximately 1.5 cm long. The species is threatened by logging and habitat loss.

Description

Eucryphia cordifolia is a tree species in the Cunoniaceae family. It is found in Chile and Argentina, where it grows in the Andes Range between 38 and 43°S, at elevations up to 700 meters. The tree can grow over 12 meters tall with a broad crown and thick trunk. It flowers between February and March, with the timing influenced by latitude and altitude. The fruit is a capsule measuring about 1.5 cm in length. Habitat loss and logging are the main threats to the species.