| Nothofagus gunnii | |
|---|---|
| |
Scientific classification 
| |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fagales |
| Family: | Nothofagaceae |
| Genus: | Nothofagus |
| Subgenus: | Nothofagus subg. Fuscospora |
| Species: | N. gunnii
|
| Binomial name | |
| Nothofagus gunnii | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Fuscospora gunnii (Hook.f.) Heenan & Smissen
| |
Nothofagus gunnii, the tanglefoot or deciduous beech, is a deciduous shrub or small tree endemic to the highlands of Tasmania, Australia. It was described in 1847 by R.C Gunn[2] N. gunnii is a small woody tree with a shrubby appearance known to grow up to 8 metres (26 ft). It lives only on mountains due to temperature limitations within the Tasmanian maritime climate and mainly grows at altitudes greater than 800 metres (2,600 ft) above sea level.[2] It grows in alpine and sub-alpine regions in the central portions of the island. Though capable of reaching the size of a small tree, it is most common as a thick shrub or woody ground cover, hence its common name of "tanglefoot".
- ^ Baldwin, H.; Barstow, M. & Rivers, M.C. (2018). "Nothofagus gunnii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T96478350A96479985. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
- ^ a b Reid, James B.; Hill, Robert S.; Brown, Michael J.; & Hovenden, Mark J. (2005) Vegetation of Tasmania. Monotone art printers. ISBN 9780642568014