Kauri
Agathis moorei (Lindl.) Mast.
Agathis moorei is a tree species native to New Caledonia, found in subtropical rainforests at elevations between 250 and 1,000 meters. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Description
Agathis moorei (Lindl.) Mast., commonly known as kauri, is a member of the Araucariaceae family. Endemic to New Caledonia, it is distributed across the main island in scattered populations within subtropical rainforest habitats. The species was first described in 1892. Conservation concerns include the impact of habitat degradation and loss.
Other common names
Moore's KauriKauri
Distribution
Global · New Caledonia
Synonyms
Salisburyodendron corbassoniiSalisburyodendron mooreiAgathis corbassoniiDammara lanceolataDammara moorei
