Species

Araucaria heterophylla

Etymology

Araucaria: Named after the Araucanian indigenous people of Patagonia.
heterophylla: varied leaves; from the Greek heteros and phullon

Common Name(s)

Norfolk Island pine

Authority

Araucaria heterophylla (Salisb.) Franco

Family

Araucariaceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

NVS Species Code

ARAHET

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Structural Class

Gymnosperm Trees & Shrubs

Flower Colours

No Flowers

Year Naturalised

1959

Origin

Norfolk Island

Reason For Introduction

Ornamental.

References and further reading

Gardner, R., Hambly, G., Kneijber, J. 2000. Araucaria heterophylla (Araucariaceae) and its relatives. Auckland Botanical Society Journal, 55: 83-87 

Waller, B. 2001. Some observations on the germination of Araucaria heterophylla (Norfolk island pine) at South Kaipara head. Auckland Botanical Society Journal, 56: 14 

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