Agathis borneensis
| Agathis borneensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Pinales |
| Family: | Araucariaceae |
| Genus: | Agathis |
| Species: | A. borneensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Agathis borneensis | |
Agathis borneensis, also known as Borneo kauri,[2] is a species of conifer in the Araucariaceae family. It occurs in lowland to upland tropical rainforest up to elevations of 2,400 metres (8,000 ft).[1]
Description
The Borneo kauri grows to a maximum height of 50 metres. It has a long narrow cone and dark green leaves.[3]
Observations
This tree is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. The closest relative of this species is Agathis dammara.
References
- 1 2 Farjon, A. (2013). "Agathis borneensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2013: e.T202905A2757743. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T202905A2757743.en. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
- ↑ "Agathis borneensis". Archived from the original on 13 June 2010. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
- ↑ "Agathis borneensis". NParks Flora and Fauna web.
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