Quillaja saponaria Molina

Quillajaceae

Collection NumberStevens, W. D 34097
CollectorsW.D. Stevens, C. Davidson, S. R. Christoph & O.M. Montiel
Identified ByW.D. Stevens (MO), C. Davidson, 2013
SourceS. Christoph
Date17 February 2013
CountryChile
regionBio Bio
provinceBio Bio
LocationComuna Tucapel, 12.1 km E of Polcura along road to El Abanico, 4.3 km W of Puente Polcura; moss and lichen covered rock outcrops and edge of low forest with Quillaja dominant. 647 m elev.
Lat/LongS 37 18 48 W 071 35 22
NoteCommon tree in forest, 4-8 m tall, fruits green, "quillay".

Local Habitat

0km distance

LocationChile, Biobio, Biobio, Comuna Tucapel, 12.1 km E of Polcura along road to El Abanico, 4.3 km W of Puente Polcura., S 37 18 48 W 071 35 22
Date17 February 2013
EcologyMoss and lichen covered rock outcrops and edge of low forest with Quillaja dominant.

4.7km distance

LocationChile, Biobio, Biobio, Comuna Tucapel, 17.1 km E of Polcura along road to El Abanico, 0.7 km W of Puente Polcura; low forest with Drimys dominant., S 37 19 56 W 071 32 32
Date17 February 2013
EcologyLow forest with Drimys dominant.