Araucaria rulei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rulei
ID:
261192
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Rep. Burdekin Exped. 198. (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260524
Common Names
- Araucaria rulei
- Rulei Araucaria
- Rulei Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Araucaria rulei (also called Rule's Araucaria, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to Brazil. It has a single trunk and a rounded crown with a dense foliage of needle-like leaves. It grows in dry deciduous forests and in dry thickets at low elevations.
Uses & Benefits
Araucaria rulei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Araucaria rulei 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 rulei is a slow-growing coniferous tree native to the southern Andes mountains. It is very tolerant of cold temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed, but cuttings can also be used.
Where to Find Araucaria rulei
Araucaria rulei can be found in the rainforests of Brazil.
Araucaria rulei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Araucaria rulei?
Araucaria rulei
What is the common name of Araucaria rulei?
Rule's Araucaria
What is the family of Araucaria rulei?
Araucariaceae
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
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Araucaria rulei F.Muell.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification