Beilschmiedia miersii

Beilschmiedia miersii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Laurales
Family: Lauraceae
Genus: Beilschmiedia
Species:
B. miersii
Binomial name
Beilschmiedia miersii

Beilschmiedia miersii, commonly known as the northern acorn tree, is a species of evergreen tree in the family Lauraceae. It is native to central Chile from 30 to 35°S., up to 1200 meters (4000 ft) above sea level and lives under very dry conditions.

A type locality for B. miersii is the La Campana National Park and Cerro La Campana, where it is associated with the endangered Chilean wine palm.[2]

  1. ^ de Kok, R. (2021). "Beilschmiedia miersii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T201732A2712288. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T201732A2712288.en. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
  2. ^ C. Michael Hogan, 2008