Araucaria cunninghamii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cunninghamii
ID:
260969
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mudie
Source:
wcs
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Pict. Australia 133. (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260301
Common Names
- Cunningham's Araucaria
- Hoop Pine
- Moreton Bay Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Araucaria cunninghamii (also called Hoop Pine, among many other common names) is a species of conifer native to Australia. It has a single, slender trunk with a crown of up to 20 leaves. It grows in temperate and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Araucaria cunninghamii is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and for its timber.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Araucaria cunninghamii var. cunninghamiiAraucaria cunninghamii var. papuana Lauterb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Araucaria cunninghamii is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Araucaria cunninghamii is a slow-growing evergreen conifer that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants in the spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a pot with moist soil and kept in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Araucaria cunninghamii
Araucaria cunninghamii is native to Australia and can be found in the rainforests of New South Wales and Queensland.
Araucaria cunninghamii FAQ
What is the common name of Araucaria cunninghamii?
Cunningham's Araucaria
What is the natural habitat of Araucaria cunninghamii?
Rainforests of eastern Australia
What are the typical uses of Araucaria cunninghamii?
Ornamental plant, timber, and food
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
Robert Mudie (1777-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mudie' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Araucaria cunninghamii Mudie: Placement according to April 2023 Classification