Agathis corbassonii

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Agathis corbassonii
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A. corbassonii
Binomial name
Agathis corbassonii
de Laub.

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Agathis corbassonii is a species of Agathis, endemic to New Caledonia, where it occurs scattered throughout the north and centre of the island at altitudes of 300–700 m. This species is known commonly as the red kauri. It is threatened by habitat loss.

It is a medium-sized to large evergreen tree growing to 40 m tall. The leaves are in decussate opposite pairs, 4.5–7 cm long (up to 11 cm long on young plants) and 6–11 mm broad. The cones are globose, 10 cm diameter, and disintegrate at maturity to release the winged seeds.

References

  • Conifer Specialist Group 1998. Agathis corbassonii. Downloaded on 10 July 2007.
  • Gymnosperm Database. Agathis corbassonii. Downloaded on 10 July 2007.
  • Whitmore, T. C. (1980). A monograph of Agathis. Pl. Syst. Evol. 135: 41-69.


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