Araucaria montana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
261153
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brongn. & Gris
Source:
wcs
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. V, 13: 358. (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260485
Common Names
- Araucaria montana
- Montana Araucaria
- Mountain Araucaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Araucaria montana (also called 'Mountain Araucaria' and 'Mountain 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 montana 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 montana 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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Araucaria montana 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 montana
Araucaria montana can be found in the rainforests of Brazil.
Araucaria montana FAQ
What is the common name of Araucaria montana?
Mountain Araucaria
What is the natural habitat of Araucaria montana?
It is found in the temperate rainforests of Chile and Argentina.
What is the size of Araucaria montana?
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.
Conifer TEN record for Araucaria montana Brongn. & Gris: Placement according to April 2023 Classification