Agathis moorei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moorei
ID:
910220
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Mast.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Hort. Soc. 14: 197. (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000909555
Common Names
- Agathis Moorei
- Moore's Kauri
- Moore's Agathis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agathis moorei (also called Moore's Agathis, among many other common names) is a species of conifer found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia. It has a tall, erect stem with a single whorl of leaves. The cones are green and the seeds are winged. It grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 1000 metres.
Uses & Benefits
Agathis moorei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agathis moorei has small, yellow flowers with a dark center. The flowers are arranged in clusters and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have two long, slender leaves.
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Agathis moorei is an evergreen tree that is native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and will germinate in 2-3 weeks. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and will root in 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Agathis moorei
Agathis moorei is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
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
Maxwell Tylden Masters (1833-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mast.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Agathis moorei (Lindl.) Mast.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification