Araucaria bidwillii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bidwillii
ID:
260876
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 2: 503. (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260208
Common Names
- Bidwill's Araucaria
- Bidwill's Monkey Puzzle Tree
- Bidwill's Chilean Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Araucaria bidwillii (also called Bunya Pine, among many other common names) is a species of conifer native to Central and South America. It is a large tree, growing up to 40 m tall, with a trunk up to 1 m in diameter. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, grasslands, and seasonally flooded grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Araucaria bidwillii is a popular ornamental plant, often used as a hedge or windbreak. It is also used for timber production and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Araucaria bidwillii has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in small clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard, woody shell. The seedlings are small and have a conical shape.
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Araucaria bidwillii 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 bidwillii
Araucaria bidwillii can be found in the subtropical rainforests of Australia.
Araucaria bidwillii FAQ
What is the common name of Araucaria bidwillii?
Bunya Pine
What is the natural habitat of Araucaria bidwillii?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
What is the lifespan of Araucaria bidwillii?
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
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Araucaria bidwillii Hook.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification