Agathis moorei
Species of conifer
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Agathis moorei is a species of coniferous tree in the family Araucariaceae, endemic to New Caledonia. It occurs scattered throughout the main island in subtropical rainforest at altitudes of 30 metres (100 ft) to 850 m (2,800 ft). It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Gymnosperms |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Araucariales |
| Family: | Araucariaceae |
| Genus: | Agathis |
| Species: | A. moorei |
| Binomial name | |
| Agathis moorei | |
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Description
It is a medium-sized tree growing up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall. The leaves are in decussate opposite pairs, 5–7 cm (2–3 in) long (up to 20 cm (8 in) long on young plants) and 8–12 mm (0.3–0.5 in) broad. The cones are ovoid, up to 15 cm (6 in) long and 12 cm (5 in) diameter, and disintegrate at maturity to release the winged seeds.[3]
Taxonomy
Agathis corbassonii was previously considered a distinct species but since 2010 has been synonymous with Agathis moorei.[1]
