Araucaria biramulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biramulata
ID:
260887
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Buchholz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. II, 21: 279. (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260219
Common Names
- Biramulate Araucaria
- Biramulate Monkey Puzzle Tree
- Biramulate Chilean Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Araucaria biramulata (also called Biramulata 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 biramulata 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 biramulata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Araucaria biramulata 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 biramulata
Araucaria biramulata can be found in the subtropical rainforests of South America.
Araucaria biramulata FAQ
What is the common name of Araucaria biramulata?
Biramulate Araucaria
What is the natural habitat of Araucaria biramulata?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
What is the lifespan of Araucaria biramulata?
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 biramulata J.Buchholz: Placement according to April 2023 Classification