Agathis montana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
910146
Status:
valid
Authors:
de Laub.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Trav. Lab. Forest. Toulouse 1 (8): 5. (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000909481
Common Names
- Agathis Montana
- Mountain Kauri
- Mountain Agathis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agathis montana (also called Mountain 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 montana 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 montana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agathis montana is a conifer native to Australia and New Guinea. It is an easy-to-grow species that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated through cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.
Where to Find Agathis montana
Agathis montana 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
David John de Laubenfels (1925-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Laub.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Agathis montana de Laub.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification