Agathis alba - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alba
ID:
1232532
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rumph. ex. Hassk.) Foxw.
Source:
tro
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 1910: 173. (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001231870
Common Names
- Agathis alba
- White Agathis
- White Kauri Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agathis alba (also called Agathis alba, among many other common names) is a species of Agathis, native to Central and South America. It is a small, evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves. It prefers moist, shaded habitats such as woodlands and rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Agathis alba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agathis alba has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agathis alba is a large, evergreen tree native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining soil and does best in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or from cuttings.
Where to Find Agathis alba
Agathis alba is native to New Zealand and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Species in the Agathis genus
Agathis atropurpurea, Agathis australis, Agathis borneensis, Agathis dammara, Agathis flavescens, Agathis kinabaluensis, Agathis labillardierei, Agathis lanceolata, Agathis lenticula, Agathis macrophylla, Agathis microstachya, Agathis montana, Agathis moorei, Agathis orbicula, Agathis ovata, Agathis robusta, Agathis silbae, Agathis alba, Agathis alba,
Species in the Araucariaceae family
Agathis atropurpurea, Agathis australis, Agathis borneensis, Agathis dammara, Agathis flavescens, Agathis kinabaluensis, Agathis labillardierei, Agathis lanceolata, Agathis lenticula, Agathis macrophylla, Agathis microstachya, Agathis montana, Agathis moorei, Agathis orbicula, Agathis ovata, Agathis robusta, Agathis silbae, Agathis alba, Agathis alba, Araucaria angustifolia, Araucaria araucana, Araucaria bernieri, Araucaria bidwillii, Araucaria biramulata, Araucaria columnaris, Araucaria cunninghamii, Araucaria heterophylla, Araucaria humboldtensis, Araucaria hunsteinii, Araucaria luxurians, Araucaria montana, Araucaria muelleri, Araucaria nemorosa, Araucaria rulei, Araucaria schmidii, Araucaria scopulorum, Araucaria subulata, Araucaria goroensis, Araucaria mackeei, Wollemia nobilis,
References
Frederick William Foxworthy (1877-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Foxw.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Agathis alba (Rumph. ex. Hassk.) Foxw.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification