Araucaria araucana
Chilean Pine, Monkey Puzzle
Also known as: Abies araucana (Molina) Poir. +19 more
- Abies araucana (Molina) Poir.
- Araucaria araucana f. virgata Schwer.
- Araucaria araucana subsp. conguillioensis Silba
- Araucaria araucana var. angustifolia Dallim. & A.B.Jacks.
- Araucaria araucana var. aurea (Dallim. & A.B.Jacks.) Dallim. & A.B.Jacks.
- Araucaria chilensis Mirb.
- Araucaria dombeyi A.Rich.
- Araucaria imbricata Pav.
- Araucaria imbricata subsp. aureovariegata Van Geert
- Araucaria imbricata var. aurea Dallim. & A.B.Jacks.
- Araucaria imbricata var. platifolia G.Nicholson
- Araucaria imbricata var. variegata Godr.
- Araucaria imbricata var. variegata Gordon
- Columbea imbricata (Pav.) Carrière
- Columbea imbricata var. densa Carrière
- Columbea imbricata var. denudata Carrière
- Columbea imbricata var. distans Carrière
- Columbea imbricata var. latifolia Carrière
- Columbea imbricata var. striata Carrière
- Columbea imbricata var. variegata (Gordon) Carrière
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Araucariaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Found natively in South America, Araucaria araucana (commonly known as Chilean-pine or Monkey Puzzle) is a coniferous tree belonging to the Araucariaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Conifer
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina South, Chile Central, Chile South
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Great Britain