Agathis ovata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
910523
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Moore ex. Vieill.) Warb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Monsunia 1: 186. (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000909858
Common Names
- Agathis Ovata
- Ovata Pine
- Kauri Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agathis ovata (also called 'Ovate Kauri', among many other common names) is a species of conifer native to Southeast Asia. It is a medium-sized tree with ovate, evergreen leaves and fragrant, yellow-green flowers. It grows in humid, tropical forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Agathis ovata 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
Agathis ovata has small, yellow-green flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Agathis ovata is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 20 m. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature trees and planted in a sandy soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Agathis ovata
Agathis ovata is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
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
Eugène Vieillard (1819-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vieill.' in the authors string.
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Agathis ovata (C.Moore ex. Vieill.) Warb.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification