Kinabalu kauri
Agathis kinabaluensis de Laub.
Agathis kinabaluensis is a species of conifer in the family Araucariaceae, native to Borneo. It is commonly known as Kinabalu kauri and was first described in 1979 by de Laub. The species is named after Mount Kinabalu in Sabah, where it is found.
Description
Agathis kinabaluensis belongs to the genus Agathis and is part of the Araucariaceae family, which includes other coniferous trees. It is endemic to the region of Borneo and is specifically associated with Mount Kinabalu in Sabah. The species was formally published in 1979. Its scientific name reflects its geographic origin, with the specific epithet 'kinabaluensis' derived from the Latin, indicating its association with Mount Kinabalu.
Other common names
Kinabalu kauri
Distribution
Global · Borneo
