Status:
valid
Authors:
(D.Don) Florin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 24: 133. (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396772
Common Names
- Pilgerodendron uviferum
- Chilean Firebush
- Uviferum Pilgerodendron
Description
Pilgerodendron uviferum (also called Chilean Fire Tree, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the family Cupressaceae. It is native to Chile and Argentina, and is found in lowland and montane forests. It is a medium-sized to large tree, growing up to 30 meters tall and with a trunk diameter of up to 1 meter.
Uses & Benefits
Pilgerodendron uviferum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as a timber tree for construction and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pilgerodendron uviferum are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilgerodendron uviferum is an evergreen shrub that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings can be taken in summer.
Where to Find Pilgerodendron uviferum
Pilgerodendron uviferum can be found in the temperate forests of Chile and Argentina.
Pilgerodendron uviferum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilgerodendron uviferum?
Pilgerodendron uviferum
What is the common name of Pilgerodendron uviferum?
Chilean Firebush
Where is Pilgerodendron uviferum found?
It is found in South America
Species in the Pilgerodendron genus
Species in the Cupressaceae family
Athrotaxis cupressoides,
Athrotaxis laxifolia,
Athrotaxis selaginoides,
Austrocedrus chilensis,
Callitris acuminata,
Callitris baileyi,
Callitris canescens,
Callitris columellaris,
Callitris drummondii,
Callitris endlicheri,
Callitris macleayana,
Callitris monticola,
Callitris muelleri,
Callitris neocaledonica,
Callitris oblonga,
Callitris preissii,
Callitris rhomboidea,
Callitris roei,
Callitris sulcata,
Callitris verrucosa,
Callitris arenaria,
Callitris pyramidalis,
Callitris pancheri,
Callitropsis nootkatensis,
Calocedrus rupestris,
Calocedrus decurrens,
Calocedrus formosana,
Calocedrus macrolepis,
Chamaecyparis formosensis,
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana,
Chamaecyparis obtusa,
Chamaecyparis pisifera,
Chamaecyparis thyoides,
Chamaecyparis hodginsii,
Chamaecyparis flifera,
Cryptomeria japonica,
Cunninghamia konishii,
Cunninghamia lanceolata,
Cupressus atlantica,
Cupressus austrotibetica,
Cupressus cashmeriana,
Cupressus chengiana,
Cupressus corneyana,
Cupressus duclouxiana,
Cupressus dupreziana,
Cupressus funebris,
Cupressus gigantea,
Cupressus guadalupensis,
Cupressus pendula,
Cupressus sargentii,