Araucaria montana
Species of conifer
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Araucaria montana, the mountain araucaria, is a species of conifer in the family Araucariaceae. It is found only in New Caledonia.
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| Araucaria montana | |
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| Araucaria montana in Blue Mountains Botanic Garden | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Gymnosperms |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Araucariales |
| Family: | Araucariaceae |
| Genus: | Araucaria |
| Section: | A. sect. Eutacta |
| Species: | A. montana |
| Binomial name | |
| Araucaria montana | |
Araucaria montana is the most widely distributed of New Caledonia's native Araucaria species, and is found throughout the main island of Grande Terre, as well as a small population on Île d'Art. However it is still considered vulnerable due to fragmentation of populations and degradation of habitat, due mainly to mining activities.[1] Height of mature trees can vary from 10 to 40 meters.[2] A population genetic study suggested that the less common A. laubenfelsii may not be distinct from A. montana.[3] The Latin specific epithet montana refers to mountains or coming from mountains.[4]
