Araucaria araucana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
araucana
ID:
260833
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Molina) K.Koch
Source:
wcs
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Dendrologie 2 (2): 206. (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260165
Common Names
- Monkey Puzzle Tree
- Araucaria Araucana
- Chilean Pine
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- Pinus araucana Molina [unknown]
Description
Araucaria araucana (also called Monkey Puzzle Tree, 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 araucana 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 araucana 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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Araucaria araucana 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 araucana
Araucaria araucana can be found in the temperate rainforests of Chile and Argentina.
Araucaria araucana FAQ
What is the common name of Araucaria araucana?
Monkey Puzzle Tree
What is the natural habitat of Araucaria araucana?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
What is the lifespan of Araucaria araucana?
Up to 1000 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
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.
Giovanni Juan Ignazio Molina (1740-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molina' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Araucaria araucana (Molina) K.Koch: Placement according to April 2023 Classification