Rauli Wood Description
This species is not pure forests, grows coigüe associated with oak, mañío, Ulmo and other minor species. However, a second-growth forest regrowth pure. The evergreen beech tree is a great development, and can reach heights of 50 meters and 2 meters in diameter. It regenerates easily and is one of the most species fast growth in the Chilean native forests.
It has unisexual flowers located in the same tree, male flowers and flowers simple 3 female flowers on inflorescences. The fruit is formed by 3 nuts surrounded by woody semi dome.
Taxonomic Classification
Scientific Name:
Nothofagus Alpina
Family:
Nothofagaceae
Order:
Fagales
Chilean Name:
Raulí
Habitat of Rauli Trees
The raulí is a species that grows in Chile in the southern province of Curicó, in the Maule region to the region of Los Ríos. It is among the 100 meters at its southern limit to 500 feet above the sea in the mountains both Nahuelbuta and Los Andes, mainly in southern exposure.
It is adapted to low temperatures and is resistant to wind.
Rauli Wood Properties
| Color | Bright Pinkish |
| Growth Ring | Moderately Notorious |
| Texture | Fine |
| Odor | Slightly Resinous |
| Nominal Density | 550 kg/m 3 |
| Contraction | From the green state at 0% moisture content |
Uses or Applications of Rauli Wood
Rauli Wood is used in the Manufacture of:
Its application is very varied furniture and all kinds of buildings, doors, shingles, plates, carvings, boats, turning, crafts and others, why for which has been intensively exploited.
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