Borneo Kauri

Agathis borneensis

"Agathis borneensis", also known as Borneo kauri, is a species of conifer in the family Araucariaceae.
Borneo Kauri - Agathis borneensis This trees are listed as Endangered and are protected on top of Penang Hill. Most of the bigger trees are 'identified' and 'marked' so that visitors/hikers will not damage them unintentionally. Agathis borneensis,Borneo Kauri,Malaysia,Penang,Plant

Appearance

The Borneo kauri grows to a maximum height of 50 metres. It has a long narrow cone and dark green leaves. The closest relative of this species is "Agathis dammara".

Distribution

"Agathis borneensis" is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. It occurs in lowland to upland tropical rainforest up to elevations of 2,400 metres.

Habitat

"Agathis borneensis" is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. It occurs in lowland to upland tropical rainforest up to elevations of 2,400 metres.

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Status: Endangered
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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionPinophyta
ClassPinopsida
OrderPinales
FamilyAraucariaceae
GenusAgathis
SpeciesA. borneensis
Photographed in
Malaysia