Araucaria scopulorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scopulorum
ID:
261279
Status:
valid
Authors:
de Laub.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Trav. Lab. Forest. Toulouse 8 (5): 1. (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260611
Common Names
- Scopulorum Araucaria
- Scopulorum Monkey Puzzle Tree
- Scopulorum Brazilian Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Araucaria scopulorum (also called 'Rocky Mountain pine', among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to the Rocky Mountains. It has a pyramidal shape and is covered in short, stiff needles. It grows in moist, rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Araucaria scopulorum is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Araucaria scopulorum is yellow-green and small. The seed is small and round with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Araucaria scopulorum is an evergreen tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Araucaria scopulorum
Araucaria scopulorum can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Araucaria scopulorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Araucaria scopulorum?
Araucaria scopulorum
What is the common name of Araucaria scopulorum?
Scopulorum Araucaria
What is the habitat of Araucaria scopulorum?
It is found in the high Andes of Peru, Bolivia, and Chile
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
David John de Laubenfels (1925-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Laub.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Araucaria scopulorum de Laub.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification