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Araucaria araucana

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Araucaria araucana (Molina) K.Koch

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Taxonomy
Family: Araucariaceae · Genus: Araucaria1
Native distribution
South America, Argentina South, Chile Central, Chile South, Área urbana de Bogotá, D.C. Jardín Botánico José Celestino Mutis – Sede central, Armenia | Manizales, Jardín Botánico de Bogotá, Global, Jardin Botánico de Bogotá, France, Norwayuncertain3
Synonyms
27 synonyms
  • Abies araucana (Molina) Poir.
  • Araucaria araucana virgata Schwer.
  • Araucaria araucana conguillioensis Silba
  • Araucaria araucana angustifolia Dallim. & A.B.Jacks.
  • Araucaria araucana aurea (Dallim. & A.B.Jacks.) Dallim. & A.B.Jacks.
  • Araucaria chilensis Mirb.
  • Araucaria dombeyi A.Rich.
  • Araucaria imbricata Pav.
  • Araucaria imbricata aureovariegata Van Geert
  • Araucaria imbricata aurea Dallim. & A.B.Jacks.
  • Araucaria imbricata platifolia G.Nicholson
  • Araucaria imbricata variegata Godr.
  • Araucaria imbricata variegata Gordon
  • Columbea imbricata (Pav.) Carrière
  • Columbea imbricata densa Carrière
  • Columbea imbricata denudata Carrière
  • Columbea imbricata distans Carrière
  • Columbea imbricata latifolia Carrière
  • Columbea imbricata striata Carrière
  • Columbea imbricata variegata (Gordon) Carrière
  • Columbea quadrifaria Salisb.
  • Colymbea quadrifaria Salisb.
  • Dombeya araucana (Molina) Raeusch.
  • Dombeya chilensis Lam.
  • Pinus araucana Molina
  • Quadrifaria imbricata (Pav.) Manetti
  • Quadrifaria imbricata (Pav.) Manetti ex Gord., 1862
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Sources (8)
  1. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Araucaria araucana · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
  2. GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
  3. GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Captura y almacenamiento ) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
  4. Wikidata – Q158780 · CC0
  5. Wikimedia Commons – Araucaria en Parque Nacional Conguillio.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
  6. Wikipedia (hu) – Chilei araukária · CC BY-SA 4.0
  7. Wikipedia (de) – Chilenische Araukarie · CC BY-SA 4.0
  8. Wikipedia (en) – Araucaria araucana · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Partly general data for the genus Araucaria
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Min. temperature-20 °C
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Araucaria tip: Overwinter it cool (5–10 °C) indoors and turn it weekly or it grows lopsided.

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Araucaria araucana – what to know

Araucaria araucana – family: Araucariaceae, genus: Araucaria. Native range: South America, Argentina South, Chile Central, Chile South, Área urbana de Bogotá, D.C. Jardín Botánico José Celestino Mutis – Sede central, Armenia | Manizale…. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. -20 °C. For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Araucaria araucana?

Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.

How much light does Araucaria araucana need?

It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.

How cold can Araucaria araucana get?

Frost-hardy to about -20 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.

Is Araucaria araucana toxic to cats and dogs?

For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

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Data sources: GBIF.org – Araucaria araucana (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q158780 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Araucaria en Parque Nacional Conguillio.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikipedia – Chilei araukária (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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