Herb latin name: Black Beech,Black Beech Extract

Latin name: Nothofagus solanderi

Synonyms: Fagus solanderiFagus solanderi

Family: Fagaceae (Beech Family)

Habitat of the herb: Black Beech: Lowland and montane forest between latitudes 38°s and 44°s on North and South Islands. Other uses of the herb: Wood - heavy,

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Habitat of the herb: Black Beech: Lowland and montane forest between latitudes 38°s and 44°s on North and South Islands.
Other uses of the herb: Wood - heavy, tough, strong, durable. Used for making bridges, gateposts etc.
Propagation of Black Beech: The seed is best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cool greenhouse or cold frame. Spring-sown seed requires 2 - 3 months stratification at 1 - 5℃. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a lightly shaded position in the cold frame for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. The seed must not be allowed to dry out according to one report whilst another says that the seed can be stored dry at 2℃ for long periods. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 6 - 10cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Layering.
Cultivation of the herb: Lowland and montane forest between latitudes 38°s and 44°s on North and South Islands.
Medicinal use of Black Beech: None known
Known hazards of Nothofagus solanderi: None known

Herb latin name: Black Beech,Black Beech Extract

Latin name: Nothofagus solanderi

Synonyms: Fagus solanderiFagus solanderi

Family: Fagaceae (Beech Family)

Habitat of the herb: Black Beech: Lowland and montane forest between latitudes 38°s and 44°s on North and South Islands. Other uses of the herb: Wood - heavy,

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Habitat of the herb: Black Beech: Lowland and montane forest between latitudes 38°s and 44°s on North and South Islands.
Other uses of the herb: Wood - heavy, tough, strong, durable. Used for making bridges, gateposts etc.
Propagation of Black Beech: The seed is best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cool greenhouse or cold frame. Spring-sown seed requires 2 - 3 months stratification at 1 - 5℃. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a lightly shaded position in the cold frame for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. The seed must not be allowed to dry out according to one report whilst another says that the seed can be stored dry at 2℃ for long periods. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 6 - 10cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Layering.
Cultivation of the herb: Lowland and montane forest between latitudes 38°s and 44°s on North and South Islands.
Medicinal use of Black Beech: None known
Known hazards of Nothofagus solanderi: None known