Agathis borneensis, also known as Borneo kauri,[3] is a species of conifer in the family Araucariaceae.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Gymnospermae |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Araucariales |
| Family: | Araucariaceae |
| Genus: | Agathis |
| Species: | A. borneensis
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Description edit
The Borneo kauri grows to a maximum height of 50 metres. It has a long narrow cone and dark green leaves.[4] The closest relative of this species is Agathis dammara.
Taxonomy edit
A 1998 IUCN assessment of Agathis dammara regarded Agathis borneensis as a synonym. IUCN assessor Aljos Farjon now treats A. borneensis as a distinct species. In his IUCN assessments of 1998 and 2010, Farjon assessed Agathis endertii as a separate species. However, as of 2013, he considers A. endertii synonymous with A. borneensis.[1]
Distribution and habitat edit
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 (8,000 ft).[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c Farjon, A. (2013). "Agathis borneensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013. IUCN: e.T202905A2757743. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T202905A2757743.en.
- ^ a b "Agathis borneensis". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
- ^ "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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