Araucaria columnaris
(G. Forst.) Hook.
Coral reef araucaria, Cook pine
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Seeds
No mention of edibility has been seen for this species, though many, if not all, of the species in this genus are likely to have edible seeds. The seeds of this species are 30 - 35mm long in a cone 10 - 15cm long and 7 - 11cm wide.
Where to Find It
It is a subtropical plant.
Asia, Australia, Hawaii, India, Mexico, Nepal, New Caledonia*, New Zealand, Pacific, Philippines, Puerto Rico, SE Asia, Singapore, USA, West Indies,
How to Identify
A subtropical tree in the Araucariaceae family that grows to 60 m tall.
How to Grow
Propagation: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe. The seed usually germinates in 1 - 2 months at 15°c. The plants have a rather sparse root system and are best placed in their final positions as soon as possible.
Other Uses
The light coloured wood is fine grained, keeps well under water, but is attacked by borers. It is used locally for general carpentry. One study has looked at the use of the plant as an indicator of lead for environmental monitoring.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Araucaria columnaris, the coral reef araucaria, Cook pine (or Cook's pine), New Caledonia pine, Cook araucaria, or columnar araucaria, is a species of conifer in the family Araucariaceae.
Names & Synonyms
Christmas tree, New Caledonia pine
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
