Eucryphia cordifolia

Eucryphia cordifolia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Oxalidales
Family: Cunoniaceae
Genus: Eucryphia
Species:
E. cordifolia
Binomial name
Eucryphia cordifolia
Synonyms
  • Eucryphia glutinosa (Poepp. & Endl.) Baill.
  • Eucryphia nymansensis J.Bausch
  • Eucryphia patagonica Speg.
  • Eucryphia pinnatifolia Gay
  • Fagus glutinosa Poepp. & Endl.

Eucryphia cordifolia, the ulmo, is a species of tree in the family Cunoniaceae. It is found in Chile and Argentina. It is threatened by logging and habitat loss. The natural habitat is along the Andes Range from 38 to 43°S, and up to 700 meters (2300 ft) above sea level. It is an exquisite tree with a thick trunk and broad crown and can become over 12 m (39 ft) high. It blooms in February and March, depending on latitude and altitude. The fruit is a capsule about 1.5 cm (0.6 in) in length.