It's very
difficult for me to choose a favorite tree, but on this occasion I will write
on a native tree of Chile, Weinmannia
trichosperma (scientific name) or more known as tineo or palo santo.
Because it was the first one I thought.
Weinmannia trichosperma has a evergreen
foliage.
Reaches a
height of about 40 meters and its trunk a diameter of 2 meters. Its bark has a
slightly wrinkled, light gray color, with well-marked longitudinal and
transverse fissures. Its leaves are quite
striking, they appear embroidered lace, in addition, it has a cylindrical
cluster like inflorescence, of a white-cream color, that soon turns pink and
red when the fruits ripen.
In Chile it is
distributed from the province of Talca (seventh region), to the Province of
Last Hope (twelfth region). It inhabits both the Cordillera de la Costa and Los
Andes, in humid forest areas, in ravines or in swampy places.
It can also be
found in southern Argentina.
Its wood is very
appreciated and has great ornamental value
I remember seeing it
for the first time in sectors near the town of Frutillar, located in the Region
of Los Lagos. (Tenth region)
Tell me about your
favorite trees or what you think about the tineo : D
I expect your comments >: c
ResponderEliminarI think it has the most beautiful leaves of all the Chilean trees.
I agree with the gerthy is a beautiful tree
ResponderEliminarI love the flowers of tineo, the first time I saw this tree was also in Frutillar, but my favorite tree is the canelo, greetings!
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