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Moreton Bay pine
Scientific Name: Araucaria cunninghamii
Family: Araucariaceae
Category: Gymnosperm
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Moreton Bay Pine (Araucaria cunninghamii)
The Moreton Bay Pine, also known as Hoop Pine or Colonial Pine, is a majestic evergreen native to the coastal rainforests stretching from Cape York to northern New South Wales, Australia. It's found as far away as Italy, but its thickest, tallest, and oldest occurrences are in its native Australia.
Scientific Classification and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Araucaria cunninghamii Aiton ex D. Don
- Family: Araucariaceae
- Common Names: Hoop Pine, Colonial Pine, Dorrigo Pine, Moreton Bay Pine
- Synonyms: Araucaria cunninghamii var. glauca Endl.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to coastal rainforests of Australia, specifically from Cape York to northern New South Wales.
- Observed in locations worldwide, including Italy and South Africa.
- Often found in the Moreton Bay Region and surrounding areas.
Morphological Characteristics
- A large evergreen conifer reaching heights of approximately 60 meters (200 feet).
- Yields a valuable light, even-textured wood.