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Araucaria araucana Monkey-puzzle tree Evergreen tree (1 Page of 5) The Araucaria araucana plant species is found in S. America - S. Chile It is a member of the Araucariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Monkey-puzzle tree. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. imbricata. Pinus araucana. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Araucaria araucana Common Name: Monkey-puzzle tree Family: Araucariaceae Author: (Mol.)K.Koch. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 30 Mature Width: 15 Habitat: Mountain slopes in deep sandy soils in coniferous woodland, usually with Nothfagus spp[139].
Medicinal Information: A resin obtained from incisions in the trunk is used in the treatment of ulcers and wounds[46, 61, 139].
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