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Candelabra Tree

Araucaria angustifolia

Critically Endangered

About

The Candelabra Tree (Araucaria angustifolia) is a species in the genus Araucaria. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and India. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇮🇳 India 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Coniferophyta (Conifers)

Species

Araucaria angustifolia (Candelabra Tree)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pino Blanco

Portuguese araucária

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Candelabra Tree?

The scientific name of Candelabra Tree is Araucaria angustifolia. It belongs to the genus Araucaria.

What is the conservation status of Candelabra Tree?

Candelabra Tree (Araucaria angustifolia) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Candelabra Tree live?

Candelabra Tree is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and India. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, India.

What family does Candelabra Tree belong to?

Candelabra Tree (Araucaria angustifolia) belongs to the genus Araucaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Araucariaceae.

Is Candelabra Tree endangered?

Yes, Candelabra Tree (Araucaria angustifolia) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Candelabra Tree belong to?

Candelabra Tree (Araucaria angustifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Candelabra Tree?

The closest relatives of Candelabra Tree in the genus Araucaria include chilenische Araukarie, Colonial Pine, Klinki Pine, Norfolk island pine, Coral reef araucaria.