Araucaria muelleri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muelleri
ID:
261165
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Carrière) Brongn. & Gris
Source:
wcs
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. V, 13: 362. (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260497
Common Names
- Araucaria muelleri
- Mueller's Araucaria
- Mueller's Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Araucaria muelleri (also called 'Mueller's Araucaria' and 'Mueller's 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 muelleri 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
Araucaria muelleri has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Araucaria muelleri 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 muelleri
Araucaria muelleri can be found in the rainforests of Brazil.
Araucaria muelleri FAQ
What is the common name of Araucaria muelleri?
Mueller's Araucaria
What is the natural habitat of Araucaria muelleri?
It is found in the temperate rainforests of Chile and Argentina.
What is the size of Araucaria muelleri?
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.
Élie-Abel Carrière (1818-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carrière' 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 muelleri (Carrière) Brongn. & Gris: Placement according to April 2023 Classification