Chilean citronella tree (Citronella mucronata)

Chilean citronella tree, a reference photo — Photo: pabloendemico · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Citronella mucronata, the huillipatagua (Spanish pronunciation: [wiʝipaˈtaɣwa]), naranjillo, or Chilean citronella tree, is an evergreen tree in the family Cardiopteridaceae. It is endemic to Chile and grows in the Chilean matorral region of central Chile from 30º to 40° south latitude.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Chilean citronella tree being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Beilschmiedia miersii
Cryptocarya alba
Beilschmiedia berteroana

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Aquifoliales
Family: Cardiopteridaceae
Genus: Citronella
Species: Citronella mucronata

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