Araucaria luxurians
Araucaria luxurians (Brongn. & Gris) de Laub.
Araucaria luxurians is a conifer species in the Araucariaceae family, known as Sapin de Noël or Coast araucaria. It is endemic to New Caledonia, where it is found in humid forests, cliffs, and slopes with ultramafic soils. The species is threatened by habitat loss, and its subpopulations are not located within protected areas.
Description
Araucaria luxurians is a conifer in the Araucariaceae family, native exclusively to New Caledonia. It is found in several small subpopulations, growing in humid forest environments, on cliffs, and along slopes with ultramafic soil. The species is under threat due to habitat loss, and none of its populations are currently within protected regions. It is also known by the common names Sapin de Noël and Coast araucaria.
Distribution
Global · New Caledonia
Synonyms
Araucaria columnaris f. luxuriansAraucaria cookii var. luxuriansAraucaria rulei var. patensEutassa luxurians
