Araucaria angustifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
260811
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bertol.) Kuntze
Source:
wcs
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 3 (2): 375. (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260143
Common Names
- Narrow-leaved Araucaria
- Narrow-leaved Monkey Puzzle Tree
- Narrow-leaved Chilean Pine
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- Araucaria brasiliensis Loudon [unknown]
- Pinus dioica Vell. [unknown]
- Araucaria brasiliensis saviana (Parl.) Parl. [unknown]
- Araucaria brasiliensis A.Rich. [unknown]
- Araucaria braziliana elegans L.H.Bailey & Raffill [unknown]
Description
Araucaria angustifolia (also called Paraná Pine, among many other common names) is an evergreen conifer of the Araucariaceae family. It has a columnar habit and needle-like leaves. It is native to South America and grows in humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Araucaria angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Araucaria angustifolia has small, yellow-green flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Araucaria angustifolia is a hardy, evergreen conifer that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or division.
Where to Find Araucaria angustifolia
Araucaria angustifolia can be found in the subtropical rainforests of South America.
Araucaria angustifolia FAQ
What is the common name of Araucaria angustifolia?
Norfolk Island Pine
What is the natural habitat of Araucaria angustifolia?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
What is the lifespan of Araucaria angustifolia?
Up to 500 years
Species in the Araucaria genus
Araucaria angustifolia, Araucaria araucana, Araucaria bernieri, Araucaria bidwillii, Araucaria biramulata, Araucaria columnaris, Araucaria cunninghamii, Araucaria heterophylla, Araucaria humboldtensis, Araucaria hunsteinii, Araucaria luxurians, Araucaria montana, Araucaria muelleri, Araucaria nemorosa, Araucaria rulei, Araucaria schmidii, Araucaria scopulorum, Araucaria subulata, Araucaria goroensis, Araucaria mackeei,
Species in the Araucariaceae family
Agathis atropurpurea, Agathis australis, Agathis borneensis, Agathis dammara, Agathis flavescens, Agathis kinabaluensis, Agathis labillardierei, Agathis lanceolata, Agathis lenticula, Agathis macrophylla, Agathis microstachya, Agathis montana, Agathis moorei, Agathis orbicula, Agathis ovata, Agathis robusta, Agathis silbae, Agathis alba, Agathis alba, Araucaria angustifolia, Araucaria araucana, Araucaria bernieri, Araucaria bidwillii, Araucaria biramulata, Araucaria columnaris, Araucaria cunninghamii, Araucaria heterophylla, Araucaria humboldtensis, Araucaria hunsteinii, Araucaria luxurians, Araucaria montana, Araucaria muelleri, Araucaria nemorosa, Araucaria rulei, Araucaria schmidii, Araucaria scopulorum, Araucaria subulata, Araucaria goroensis, Araucaria mackeei, Wollemia nobilis,
References
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Antonio Bertoloni (1775-1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bertol.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Araucaria angustifolia (Bertol.) Kuntze: Placement according to April 2023 Classification