Agathis microstachya - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microstachya
ID:
910081
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Bailey & C.T.White
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Contr. Queensland Fl. Bot. Bull. 18: 13. (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000909416
Common Names
- Agathis Microstachya
- Small-spiked Kauri
- Small-spiked Agathis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agathis microstachya (also called Microstachys Agathis, among many other common names) is a species of conifer found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia. It has a tall, erect stem with a single whorl of leaves. The cones are green and the seeds are winged. It grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 1000 metres.
Uses & Benefits
Agathis microstachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agathis microstachya is yellow and has a sweet fragrance. The seed is round and black in color. The seedlings are small and yellow.
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Agathis microstachya is an evergreen coniferous tree native to New Zealand. It can be cultivated in a well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5. Propagation is done through seed or cuttings. It requires full sun and moderate water.
Where to Find Agathis microstachya
Agathis microstachya is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
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,
References
Cyril Tenison White (1890-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.White' in the authors string.
John Frederick Bailey (1866-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Bailey' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Agathis microstachya J.F.Bailey & C.T.White: Placement according to April 2023 Classification