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Araucaria du Chili

Araucaria araucana

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate coniferous forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, Libya), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇱🇾 Libya 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇩🇿 Algeria 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Coniferophyta (Conifers)

Class

Pinopsida (Conifers)

Order

Pinales (Pines & Allies)

Species

Araucaria araucana (Araucaria du Chili)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish pehuen

French Araucaria du Chili

German chilenische Araukarie

Portuguese araucária-do-chile

Similar Species in Araucaria

Araucaria cunninghamii

Least Concern

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Candelabra Tree

Araucaria angustifolia

Critically Endangered

Araucaria heterophylla

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Araucaria du Chili?

The scientific name of Araucaria du Chili is Araucaria araucana. It belongs to the genus Araucaria.

What is the conservation status of Araucaria du Chili?

Araucaria du Chili (Araucaria araucana) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Araucaria du Chili live?

Araucaria du Chili is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, Libya), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Algeria, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, France, Ireland, Libya, Netherlands, Norway, Taiwan.

What family does Araucaria du Chili belong to?

Araucaria du Chili (Araucaria araucana) belongs to the genus Araucaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Araucariaceae.

Is Araucaria du Chili endangered?

Yes, Araucaria du Chili (Araucaria araucana) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Araucaria du Chili belong to?

Araucaria du Chili (Araucaria araucana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Araucaria du Chili?

The closest relatives of Araucaria du Chili in the genus Araucaria include Pin colonnaire, pin de hoop, Norfolk island pine, moreton-bay-pine, Candelabra Tree.