Agathis labillardieri

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Agathis labillardieri
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Gymnosperms
Division: Pinophyta
Class: Pinopsida
Order: Pinales
Family: Araucariaceae
Genus: Agathis
Species:
A. labillardieri
Binomial name
Agathis labillardieri
Warb.

Agathis labillardieri is a species of conifer in the family Araucariaceae. It is known by the common name New Guinea kauri. It is native to the island of New Guinea, where it is found in both Papua New Guinea and the side belonging to Indonesia.[1]

This is a long-lived tree that can be found in several habitat types, including peat swamp forest and mountain forests on soils of serpentine and limestone. It is one of the most valuable timber species in the area and it is threatened by logging.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Farjon, A. (2013). "Agathis labillardieri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T42193A2960026. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T42193A2960026.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.

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