Status:
valid
Authors:
Warb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Monsunia 1: 184. (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908279
Common Names
- Agathis borneensis
- Borneo Kauri
- Borneo Dammar Pine
Description
Agathis borneensis (also called Borneo Agathis, among many other common names) is a conifer native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen tree with a bluish-green foliage and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Agathis borneensis is used as an ornamental plant, as a soil stabilizer, and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agathis borneensis has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agathis borneensis is a coniferous tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing tree that can reach up to 25 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate drought and salt. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Agathis borneensis
Agathis borneensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Species in the Agathis genus
Agathis atropurpurea,
Agathis australis,
Agathis borneensis,
Agathis dammara,
Agathis flavescens,
Agathis kinabaluensis,
Agathis labillardierei,
Agathis lanceolata,
Agathis lenticula,
Agathis macrophylla,
Agathis microstachya,
Agathis montana,
Agathis moorei,
Agathis orbicula,
Agathis ovata,
Agathis robusta,
Agathis silbae,
Agathis alba,
Agathis alba,
Species in the Araucariaceae family
Agathis atropurpurea,
Agathis australis,
Agathis borneensis,
Agathis dammara,
Agathis flavescens,
Agathis kinabaluensis,
Agathis labillardierei,
Agathis lanceolata,
Agathis lenticula,
Agathis macrophylla,
Agathis microstachya,
Agathis montana,
Agathis moorei,
Agathis orbicula,
Agathis ovata,
Agathis robusta,
Agathis silbae,
Agathis alba,
Agathis alba,
Araucaria angustifolia,
Araucaria araucana,
Araucaria bernieri,
Araucaria bidwillii,
Araucaria biramulata,
Araucaria columnaris,
Araucaria cunninghamii,
Araucaria heterophylla,
Araucaria humboldtensis,
Araucaria hunsteinii,
Araucaria luxurians,
Araucaria montana,
Araucaria muelleri,
Araucaria nemorosa,
Araucaria rulei,
Araucaria schmidii,
Araucaria scopulorum,
Araucaria subulata,
Araucaria goroensis,
Araucaria mackeei,
Wollemia nobilis,