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Araucaria description heterophylla, A. cunninghamii, and the 13 New Caledonian endemics (A. The ovule and seed of Araucaria bidwilli with discussion of the taxonomy of the genus. Anatomy and morphology of Araucaria sphaerocarpa Carruthers from the Jurassic inferior Oolite of Bruton, Somerset. www.conifers.org /ar/ar   (1064 words)

Woods: Araucaria The ovulate (seed) cones of the Norfolk Island pine (Araucaria heterophylla) are similar to the Cook pine (Araucaria columnaris). A petrified ovulate cone of Araucaria mirabilis from Patagonia, Argentina. Jet is a semiprecious gem excavated in Europe and formed by the metamorphosis and anaerobic fossilization of araucaria wood buried under sediments in ancient seas. waynesword.palomar.edu /ecoph27.htm   (3023 words)

Araucaria heterophylla - Norfolk Island Pine - Araucariaceae Araucaria heterophylla, or Norfolk Island Pine, is a stately tree resembling true pines. Its characteristic whorled branches are horizontal to the main stem, producing tiers of bright green branches with soft awl-shaped needles that are quite distinctive and symmetrical. Araucaria heterophylla was featured as Plant of the Week December 19, 2003- January 8, 2004. www.plantoftheweek.org /week241.shtml   (419 words)

Araucaria In its native habitat Araucaria columnaris shows maximum growth and abundance at the edge of the sea, forming dense populations on cliffs exposed to the prevailing winds. During the Symposium this tree was visited during a day tour and the general consensus was that it is a form of Araucaria cunninghamia - a very distinct form with a glaucus bloom on young seedlings. The Norfolk Island Araucaria grows on the sides of cliffs as well as on the top areas overlooking the sea on Norfolk Island. www.conifers.co.nz /araucaria/araucaria.html   (1164 words)

Araucaria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Fossil records show that the genus also formerly occurred in the northern hemisphere until the end of the Cretaceous period. The genus is familiar to many people as the genus of the distinctive Monkey-puzzle Araucaria araucana. The genus is named after the Arauco Indians of central Chile whose territory incorporates natural stands of this species, where it is known as the Pehuén. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Araucaria   (466 words)

Araucaria heterophylla - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The genus Araucaria occurs across the South Pacific, especially concentrated in New Caledonia (about 700 km due north of Norfolk Island) where 13 closely related and similar-appearing species are found. The scientific name heterophylla ("different leaves") derives from the variation in the leaves between young and adult plants. Its distinctive appearance, with widely spaced branches and a symmetrical, triangular outline, has made it a popular cultivated species, either as a single tree or in avenues. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Araucaria_heterophylla   (501 words)

Araucaria sp. Araucaria makes especially good cascades, as they can be trained towards a light source. Araucaria araucana: monkey puzzle tree - A large, spreading tree, growing to 80 ft. and 30-40 ft. wide. From my research on Araucaria araucana it looks like propagation from seed tends to produce plants with wide spacing between the scales and it doesn't look as good as if it is taken from terminal cuttings from a stock plant that has been pruned to multiple leaders. www.bonsaiweb.com /care/faq/araucaria.html   (1205 words)

Davis Farms | Tips & Lore | Norfolk Island Pines Lore Araucaria needs bright light preferably eastern or western exposure and will retain best foliage color with one to two hours of sunlight per day. Feed Araucaria only during the growing season (March through September) with a dilute, standard, liquid fertilizer once every two weeks. Use a soil mixture of equal parts sterilized houseplant potting soil, peat moss and sand/or perlite, with a tablespoon of bone meal. www.davisfarms.com /tips_lore/nip.html   (317 words)

Araucaria   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) Araucaria does not produce a strong root mass compared to top growth and may require staking in pot sizes of 3 gallons or more to assure straight trunks. Araucaria does not produce a strong root system compared to top growth and may require staking in pot sizes of 3 gallons or more to assure straight trunks. Araucaria can be expected to grow 3 to 6 inches in height per year with adequate maintenance and light. www.agnr.umd.edu /ipmnet/3-7art3.htm   (518 words)

Norfolk Island (Australia) Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaria heterophylla, formerly Araucaria excelsa) Norfolk Island pine —; a handsome pinaceous tree of Australia and Norfolk Island (Araucaria excelsa), with whorls of horizontal branches densely set with deep green awl-shaped leaves. The University of Vermont refers to the Norfolk Island Pine as Araucaria heterophylla. www.fotw.net /flags/nf.html   (505 words)

Norfolk Island (Australia) Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaria heterophylla, formerly Araucaria excelsa) Norfolk Island pine —; a handsome pinaceous tree of Australia and Norfolk Island (Araucaria excelsa), with whorls of horizontal branches densely set with deep green awl-shaped leaves. The University of Vermont refers to the Norfolk Island Pine as Araucaria heterophylla. www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/nf.html   (505 words)

Practical - Gymnosperms You are provided with fronds of a rather unusual conifer, Araucaria heterophylla, the Norfolk Island Pine. Araucaria heterophylla is native to the Pacific but there are other Araucaria species in places as distant as New Zealand and the Andes of Chile. The evolution of the conifers coincided with the drifting apart of the continents, splitting the original Araucaria population. scitec.uwichill.edu.bb /bcs/bl14apl/lab4.htm   (494 words)

Floridata: Araucaria heterophylla heterophylla when young but older plants tend to have branches closer together and darker foliage. All of the species of Araucaria are native to the Southern Hemisphere where many have economic significance and all are enjoyed for their ornamental appearance. Araucaria heterophylla is native to Norfolk Island in the southern Pacific Ocean, east of Australia. www.floridata.com /ref/a/arau_het.cfm   (966 words)

M.M.P.N.D. - Sorting Araucaria names Araucaria glauca Antoine -> Araucaria cunninghamii Aiton ex A. Cunn. SPANISH : Araucaria espinuda, Araucaria de Chile, Araucaria imbricada, Pino de brazos, Pino de Chile, Pino de Neuquen, Pino de Paraná, Piñón, Piñonero. Recognized as a synonym of Araucaria cunninghamii Aiton ex A. Cunn. www.plantnames.unimelb.edu.au /Sorting/Araucaria.html   (314 words)

Kentia Palms-Howea forsteriana & Norfolk Island Pines-Araucaria heterophylla; Grower & Exporter. Mountain Range Nursery is situated in the city of Wollongong, 80kms south of Sydney, Australia and specializes in the germination and export of Kentia Palms (Howea forsteriana) and Norfolk Pines (Araucaria heterophylla) seedlings, cuttings and larger plants. This species is often incorrectly refered to as Araucaria excelsa, Araucaria cookii or the Hawaiian hybrid. The Norfolk Pine (Araucaria heterophylla), indigenous to Australia's Norfolk Island, is widely used as an indoor plant and in seaside locations. www.mountainrange.com.au   (228 words)

Araucaria heterophylla (Araucariaceae) - HEAR species info   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) Nomenclatural information about Araucaria heterophylla is provided by ITIS. Araucaria heterophylla (Araucariaceae) (Norfolk Island pine) thumbnail images Copyright-free images of (or related to) Araucaria heterophylla (Araucariaceae) (Norfolk Island pine) by Forest and Kim Starr (USGS) are presented online. www.hear.org /species/araucaria_heterophylla   (250 words)

Araucaria heterophylla on Flickr - Photo Sharing! heterophylla is pretty common around here and this looks pretty much like the plants I see around town. Chad Husby who is finishing up his Ph.D. on Araucariaceae and related families explained to me that the majority of trees called A. heterophylla are actually A. columnaris. A. heterophylla has a much more open profile with stiffer branches, whereas A. columnaris has a narrower profile and more lax branches. www.flickr.com /photos/ericinsf/386161014   (218 words)

Arboretum Images 4 Fossil evidence indicates that ancestral araucaria forests date back to the age of dinosaurs. Baltic amber, the European gemstone called jet, and the magnificant trees of Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona all came from ancient forests of this plant family. heterophylla) that grows near the entrance to the Arboretum. waynesword.palomar.edu /arbimg4.htm   (2597 words)

Brian's Garden - Norfolk Island Pine (September 27, 2000)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) The drooping branch tips give the plant a very formal and graceful look. Araucaria heterophylla Gracillis has narrower leaves than the species, giving it an even more graceful look. This easy to grow houseplant is one of my favorites. www.briansgarden.com /houseplants/000927h.html   (340 words)

Araucaria heterophylla This might surprise Easterners who raise them as houseplants. Before the Chicxulub meteorite impact 65 million years ago, araucarias were growing in Colorado and New Mexico, as witnessed by fossils. The Norfolk Island pine was named by James Cook when he first saw them towering to 200 feet in October 1774. trees.stanford.edu /ENCYC/ARAhet.htm   (179 words)

GIANTS African Dinosaurs created by Project Exploration They have declined in diversity since the Cretaceous and today there are only two genera, Araucaria and Agathis, which are confined to the southern hemisphere (except Africa). The Petrified Forest in Arizona consists of trunks thought to be Araucarians. Monkey Puzzle tree (Araucaria araucana): its name derives from the belief that monkeys have difficulty climbing it. www.projectexploration.org /giants/plants-2.htm   (400 words)

Araucaria heterophylla description Foliage from a tree in Cornwall Park, Auckland, New Zealand, showing the variations in foliage from different parts of the crown; thus the epithet, "heterophylla" [C.J. Earle, 12-Mar-2003]. ex Aiton, in part (Silba 1986); Dombeya excelsa D.Don; Eutassa heterophylla Salis. This is the araucaria most widely used as an ornamental. www.conifers.org /ar/ar/heterophylla.html   (425 words)

Araucaria plant and seed varieties from rich farm garden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) Araucaria plant and seed varieties from rich farm garden Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria araucana) Native Chilean conifer with unusual scale-like leaves and weird branching. Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaria heterophylla) Most often used in the US as an indoor potted Christmas tree, this pretty tree is a native of native to Norfolk Island, just east of Australia. www.richfarmgarden.com /araucaria.html   (145 words)

Araucaria heterophylla in Flora of China @ efloras.org Araucaria heterophylla in Flora of China @ efloras.org Trees to 50 m tall; trunk to 1.5 m d.b.h.; trunk straight; bark dark gray, flaking; crown tower-shaped; branchlets spreading horizontally or drooping; lateral branchlets usually pinnately arranged, drooping. A Checklist for the South China Botanical Garden, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, P. China www.efloras.org /florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200005239   (93 words)

arau081 This rarely seen species reminds one of a drooping, stiffer-leaved A. heterophylla (A. excelsa) grown in many of our homes. The bright, fresh green color together with the relaxed form is quite pleasant. Araucaria heterophylla 'Robusta' (A. sanderiana hort., A. goldieana hort.) www.raretrees.org /arau081.html   (488 words)

PLANTS Profile for Araucaria heterophylla (Norfolk Island pine) | USDA PLANTS PLANTS Profile for Araucaria heterophylla (Norfolk Island pine) Click on a thumbnail to view an image, or see all the Araucaria thumbnails at the PLANTS Gallery Araucaria heterophylla (Salisb.) Franco – Norfolk Island pine plants.usda.gov /java/profile?symbol=ARHE12   (106 words)

Araucaria heterophylla Name - Araucaria heterophylla takes its common name, Norfolk Island pine, from the South Pacific island on which it was discovered in 1700s. It can grow to 1-1.5m/3-6ft and is sometimes used as a Christmas tree. This family originates in the Chilean province of Arauco where some close relatives such as the Araucaria araucana, (commonly called Monkey Puzzle Tree) was a popular houseplant. www.flowers.org.uk /plants/plantfacts/araucaria.htm   (193 words)

House Plant Guide to Growing Norfolk Island Pines, Araucaria heterophylla House Plant Guide to Growing Norfolk Island Pines, Araucaria heterophylla Norfolk Island Pines, Araucaria heterophylla, are native of Norfolk Island (somewhere between New Caledonia and Australia in the South Pacific). Although they may reach a height of 80 feet in their natural habitat, they will maintain a reasonable size when grown in a container, in the home. www.thegardenhelper.com /norfolk.html   (476 words)

Fibers & Fiber Plants bot231>  Norfolk Island Pines [Araucaria heterophylla (excelsa)] in Bermuda bot426>  Norfolk Pines [Araucaria heterophylla (excelsa)]  and Coconut Palms (Cocos nucifera), Maui, Hawaii bot479>  Norfolk Island Pines [Araucaria heterophylla (excelsa)] [Norfolk Island, Australia] in Nairobi, Kenya faculty.ucr.edu /~legneref/botany/orntrees.htm   (310 words)

Araucaria heterophylla - Norfolk Island pine (Araucariaceae) - Plants of Hawaii - Thumbnail Images   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) Araucaria heterophylla - Norfolk Island pine (Araucariaceae) - Plants of Hawaii - Thumbnail Images HEAR > USGS > Starr > Plants of Hawaii > Family Index > Species Index > Thumbnails > Slideshow This page was created on November 01, 2002 by Starr, and was last updated on April 14, 2007 by Starr. www.hear.org /starr/hiplants/images/thumbnails/html/araucaria_heterophylla.htm   (53 words)

Araucaria heterophylla (Araucariaceae); Norfolk Island pine on Flickr - Photo Sharing! Araucaria heterophylla (Araucariaceae); Norfolk Island pine on Flickr - Photo Sharing! Esta es una de las araucarias que más me gusta... Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you're already a member). www.flickr.com /photos/foliosus/82852226   (128 words)

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