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Scientific Name: Eucryphia cordifolia
Family: Cunoniaceae
Category: Dicot
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Eucryphia cordifolia (Ulmo)
The term "Ulmo" appears in a variety of contexts, including a fictional character from J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium and a brand name for various products and services. However, in a botanical context, "Ulmo" refers to Eucryphia cordifolia, a species of tree.
Considerations for Pets
- The provided text mentions that the Eucryphia cordifolia can reach a height of up to 40 meters, and its trunk at the base can be as wide as 2 meters in diameter. Pets, especially small animals, could be injured by falling branches from a tree of this size.
- The blossom looks rather like a white version of the rose hip flower, which might be attractive or enticing to pets, especially when fallen.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Eucryphia cordifolia
- Family: Cunoniaceae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- This tree species is found in Chile and Argentina.
- It grows in evergreen coastal forests.
Ecological Role
- The text mentions that the species is threatened by logging and habitat loss.
Morphological Characteristics
- Eucryphia cordifolia is an evergreen tree.
- It can reach a height of up to 40 meters.
- The trunk can be as wide as 2 meters in diameter at the base.
- It produces white blossoms that are sometimes described as creating a "snow-like carpet" on the forest floor.
- The blossom is said to look like a white version of the rose hip flower.
Quirky Facts
- The blossoms of Eucryphia cordifolia are so abundant that they create a "snow-like carpet" on the forest floor each year.
- Honey made from the nectar of Eucryphia cordifolia ("Ulmo honey") is a mono-floral honey with a delicate floral flavor. It has been compared to Manuka honey in terms of antimicrobial properties.