Agathis corbassonii
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| Agathis corbassonii | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Pinales |
| Family: | Araucariaceae |
| Genus: | Agathis |
| Species: | A. corbassonii |
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| 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. 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.
[edit] 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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