Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Species:
andina
ID:
487591

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poepp. ex. Endl.) de Laub.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Blumea 24: 189. (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486923



Common Names

  • Prumnopitys Andina
  • Araucaria
  • Monkey Puzzle Tree


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Synonyms

  • Nageia valdiviana (J.Nelson) Kuntze [valid]
  • Nageia andina (Poepp. ex. Endl.) F.Muell. [valid]
  • Prumnopitys elegans Phil. [valid]
  • Stachycarpus andinus (Poepp. ex. Endl.) Tiegh. [valid]
  • Podocarpus andinus Poepp. ex. Endl. [valid]
  • Prumnopitys andina blijdensteinii Silba [unknown]
  • Prumnopitys spicata (Poepp.) Molloy & Muñoz-Schick [valid]
  • Podocarpus valdivianus J.Nelson [valid]
  • Podocarpus spicatus Poepp. [valid]
  • Podocarpus andina Poepp. ex Endl. [unknown]

Description

Prumnopitys andina (also called Andean Prumnopitys, among many other common names) is an evergreen conifer native to South America. It has a pyramidal shape with dark green foliage. It grows in moist, well-drained soils, and is often found in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Prumnopitys andina is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and is also used for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prumnopitys andina has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prumnopitys andina is an evergreen conifer that is native to the temperate rain forests of Chile and Argentina. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Prumnopitys andina

Prumnopitys andina is native to the temperate rainforests of Chile and Argentina.

Prumnopitys andina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prumnopitys andina?

Prumnopitys andina

What is the common name of Prumnopitys andina?

Andina Prumnopitys

What is the natural habitat of Prumnopitys andina?

It is found in moist, shady forests

Species in the Prumnopitys genus

Species in the Podocarpaceae family

Acmopyle pancheri, Acmopyle sahniana, Afrocarpus dawei, Afrocarpus falcatus, Afrocarpus gracilior, Afrocarpus mannii, Afrocarpus usambarensis, Dacrycarpus cinctus, Dacrycarpus compactus, Dacrycarpus cumingii, Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, Dacrycarpus expansus, Dacrycarpus imbricatus, Dacrycarpus kinabaluensis, Dacrycarpus steupii, Dacrycarpus vieillardii, Dacrydium suprinii, Dacrydium araucarioides, Dacrydium balansae, Dacrydium beccarii, Dacrydium comosum, Dacrydium cornwallianum, Dacrydium cupressinum, Dacrydium elatum, Dacrydium ericoides, Dacrydium gibbsiae, Dacrydium gracile, Dacrydium guillauminii, Dacrydium leptophyllum, Dacrydium lycopodioides, Dacrydium magnum, Dacrydium medium, Dacrydium nausoriense, Dacrydium nidulum, Dacrydium novoguineense, Dacrydium pectinatum, Dacrydium spathoides, Dacrydium xanthandrum, Dacrydium tenuifolium, Dacrydium vieillardii, Falcatifolium angustum, Falcatifolium falciforme, Falcatifolium gruezoi, Falcatifolium papuanum, Falcatifolium sleumeri, Falcatifolium taxoides, Falcatifolium falcatum, Halocarpus bidwillii, Halocarpus biformis, Halocarpus kirkii,

References

Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
David John de Laubenfels (1925-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Laub.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for:wfo-0000486923: Placement according to April 2023 Classification