Agathis endertii
| Agathis endertii | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Pinales |
| Family: | Araucariaceae |
| Genus: | Agathis |
| Species: | A. endertii |
| Binomial name | |
| Agathis endertii Meijer Drees | |
Agathis endertii is a species of conifer tree, in the Araucariaceae family.
Distribution
It is found on the island of Borneo, in Brunei, the Kalimantan section of Indonesia, and the Sabah section of Malaysia.
Although widespread, Agathis endertii is found in isolated populations within moist lowland Kerangas forest around sandstone Kerangas.
Conservation
It is threatened by habitat loss. Some of its threats include logging, for its timber is heavily exploited and often used in place of other Agathis and Araucaria species.
References
- Conifer Specialist Group 1998. Agathis endertii. Downloaded on 10 July 2007.
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