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Paraná Araucaria

Araucaria angustifolia

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Pinopsida ›Order: Pinales ›Family: Araucariaceae ›Genus: Araucaria

About

Araucaria angustifolia, the Paraná pine, Brazilian pine or candelabra tree (pinheiro-do-paraná, araucária or pinheiro brasileiro), is a critically endangered species in the conifer genus Araucaria. Although the common names in various languages refer to the species as a "pine", it is not a true pine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Paraná Araucaria?
The scientific name of Paraná Araucaria is Araucaria angustifolia.
What is the conservation status of Paraná Araucaria?
The Paraná Araucaria has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
What kingdom does Paraná Araucaria belong to?
Paraná Araucaria belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Paraná Araucaria belong to?
Paraná Araucaria belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Paraná Araucaria belong to?
Paraná Araucaria belongs to the class Pinopsida.
What order does Paraná Araucaria belong to?
Paraná Araucaria belongs to the order Pinales.
What family does Paraná Araucaria belong to?
Paraná Araucaria belongs to the family Araucariaceae.
What genus does Paraná Araucaria belong to?
Paraná Araucaria belongs to the genus Araucaria.

In the News

Xokleng Indigenous people plant thousands of critically endangered pine in Brazil

The Xokleng Indigenous people of Santa Catarina state of southern Brazil have planted nearly a  100,000 seedlings of a critically endangered native tree, Mongabay contributor Letícia Klein reported. The Brazilian pine (Araucaria angustifolia), or araucária, can grow more than 50 meters (164 feet) tall and has a straight trunk with a broad crown of branches […]

Mongabay · 8/24/2026

For Brazil’s Xokleng people, saving a sacred tree means saving their culture

IBIRAMA-LA KLÃNÕ INDIGENOUS TERRITORY, Brazil — Zág, pronounced “zã,” is the Xokleng word for the Brazilian pine. This tree species, Araucaria angustifolia, is typical of the Atlantic Forest that runs along Brazil’s south and southeastern coast, and has been evolving on the planet for about 200 million years. Each female tree produces dozens of cones, which […]

Mongabay · 7/23/2026