Gomortega keule

Gomortega keule (pronunciation: go-mor-te-ga keu-le) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gomortegaceae. It is monotypic within the genus Gomortega. The plant is endemic to central Chile and is commonly known as Keule in Spanish.

Etymology

The name Gomortega is derived from the Mapudungun words gomor meaning "fat" and tega meaning "tree". The term keule is also from Mapudungun, the language of the Mapuche people of Chile, and refers to the fruit of the tree.

Description

The Gomortega keule is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 20 meters in height. It has simple, alternate leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. The fruit of the Gomortega keule is a drupe, similar to an olive, and is edible.

Habitat and Distribution

The Gomortega keule is native to the coastal mountain range of central Chile. It is found in the regions of Maule, Ñuble, and Biobío. The tree prefers humid, well-drained soils and is often found in mixed deciduous forests.

Conservation Status

The Gomortega keule is listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The main threats to the species are habitat loss due to deforestation and overharvesting of the fruit.

Related Terms

• Flowering plant
• Gomortegaceae
• Endemic species
• Mapudungun
• Mapuche
• Drupe
• IUCN
• Deforestation

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Gomortega keule
• Wikipedia's article - Gomortega keule

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