Araucaria bernieri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bernieri
ID:
260865
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Buchholz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. II, 21: 280. (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260197
Common Names
- Bernier's Araucaria
- Bernier's Monkey Puzzle Tree
- Bernier's Chilean Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Araucaria bernieri (also called Bernier's Araucaria, 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 bernieri 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 bernieri 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 bernieri 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 bernieri
Araucaria bernieri can be found in the subtropical rainforests of South America.
Araucaria bernieri FAQ
What is the common name of Araucaria bernieri?
Bernier's Araucaria
What is the natural habitat of Araucaria bernieri?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
What is the lifespan of Araucaria bernieri?
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
John Theodore Buchholz (1888-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Buchholz' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Araucaria bernieri J.Buchholz: Placement according to April 2023 Classification