Araucaria luxurians - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luxurians
ID:
261142
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brongn. & Gris) de Laub.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Gymnosp. Act. & Foss. 11 (14): 40. (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260474
Common Names
- Araucaria luxurians
- Luxurians Araucaria
- Luxuriant Araucaria
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Araucaria luxurians (also called 'Luxuriant Araucaria' and 'Luxuriant Monkey Puzzle Tree', among many other common names) is a species of conifer in the Araucariaceae family. It is native to the mountains of Chile and Argentina, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Araucaria luxurians is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Araucaria luxurians is yellow-green in colour and has three petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with yellow-green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Araucaria luxurians is a slow-growing conifer that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. The seeds should germinate in two to three weeks. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings in the spring or summer and root them in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Araucaria luxurians
Araucaria luxurians can be found in the rainforests of Brazil.
Araucaria luxurians FAQ
What is the common name of Araucaria luxurians?
Luxuriant Araucaria
What is the natural habitat of Araucaria luxurians?
It is found in the temperate rainforests of Chile and Argentina.
What is the size of Araucaria luxurians?
It can reach up to 40 m in height.
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
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Jean Antoine Arthur Gris (1829-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gris' in the authors string.
David John de Laubenfels (1925-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Laub.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Araucaria luxurians (Brongn. & Gris) de Laub.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification