Status:
valid
Authors:
Warb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Monsunia 1: 183. (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908853
Common Names
- Agathis labillardierei
- Labillardierei Agathis
- Agathis Labillardierei
Description
Agathis labillardierei (also called Brown Pine, among many other common names) is a species of conifer native to Australia. It is a large, evergreen, coniferous tree with trunks up to 30 m tall and 1 m in diameter. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often in moist and shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Agathis labillardierei is used to make furniture, paper, and other handicrafts. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agathis labillardierei is a small, yellow-green spikelet with awns. The seed is a small, brown caryopsis. The seedlings are small, with short, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agathis labillardierei is an evergreen conifer that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.
Where to Find Agathis labillardierei
Agathis labillardierei is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand.
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,