Araucaria mackeei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mackeei
ID:
1331161
Status:
valid
Authors:
Silba
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Journal of the International Conifer Preservation Society 22 (1): 25. (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343615
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Araucaria mackeei (also called Mackee's Araucaria, among many other common names) is a coniferous tree native to South America. It has an upright habit and produces small cones. It is found in coniferous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Araucaria mackeei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its timber, which is used to make furniture, tools, and other items.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Araucaria mackeei is a yellow, cone-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Araucaria mackeei is a tropical evergreen that prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It should be fertilized regularly. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Araucaria mackeei
Araucaria mackeei can be found in the rainforests of New Caledonia.
Araucaria mackeei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Araucaria mackeei?
Araucaria mackeei
What is the common name of Araucaria mackeei?
Mackee's Araucaria
What is the natural habitat of Araucaria mackeei?
It is found in meadows, roadsides, and other disturbed habitats in Iran.
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 Silba (1961-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Silba' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Araucaria mackeei Silba: Placement according to April 2023 Classification