Agathis lenticula
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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. lenticula
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| Binomial name | |
| Agathis lenticula | |
Agathis lenticula is a tree of Borneo in the conifer family Araucariaceae. The specific epithet lenticula is from the Latin meaning "like a double-convex lens", referring to the leaf shape.[3]
Description[edit]
Agathis lenticula grows as a tree up to 45 metres (150 ft) tall. Its bark is greyish brown. The male cones are cylindrical in shape, the female ones spherical.[3]
Distribution and habitat[edit]
Agathis lenticula is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is montane rainforest from 1,140 m (3,700 ft) to 1,680 m (5,500 ft) altitude.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Farjon, A. (2013). "Agathis lenticula". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T31864A2807855. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T31864A2807855.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ "Agathis lenticula de Laub". The Plant List. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
- ^ a b c Yii, P. C. (1995). "Agathis lenticula de Laub.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 30, 32. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
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