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Araucariaceae

W/C = Wild Collected
Araucaria nemorosa de Laub.

  • Common Name: Boise araucaria
  • Family: Araucariaceae Henkel & Hochst.

  • Country of Origin: New Caledonia (endemic)
  • Habitat: A single population exists at Port Boisé on the southern coast.

  • Description: One of the rarest conifers on earth.
  • Culture: Found only in one site - rainforest 0-50m, ultramafic soils.
Restrictions:

  • Endangered Species
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Accession Data:

  • Accession # 200800135
  • Source: Chad Husby - FIU
  • Accession Date: 08-29-2008
  • Bench: 1217 - AUS:New Caledonia B
  • Qty: 1 confirmed on 11-03-2011
Classification:

  • Division: Pinophyta
  • Class: Pinopsida
  • SubClass: gymnosperms
  • Order: Pinales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Araucariaceae
  • SubFamily:
  • Tribe:
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References:

  1. Conifers.org
  2. Image #1 courtesy of Chad Husby

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