Agathis lenticula
Description
Agathis lenticula is a coniferous tree that belongs to the family Araucariaceae. The species epithet is derived from Latin word, lenticularis meaning a double convex lens, which refers to the leaf shape. It can grow up to 45 m tall. The male cones are cylindrical measuring up to 4 cm long and 10 mm in diameter. Meanwhile, the female cones are spherical, measuring around 7 x 6 cm. It is endemic to Borneo, where it is distributed in mossy rainforest in Sabah at 1,140-1,680 m a.s.l. and Brunei. It is commonly called tangilan or tungilan by the Dusun ethnic (Yii, 1995).
Assessment
| Year Published | Assessment | Red List Category | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | IUCN Red List of Threatened Species |
Vulnerable (VU)
|
3.1 |
References
- Malaysian Naturalist, Volume 74, Issue/No. 4, 2021. Malaysian Nature Society, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. pp. 311.
- Oldfield, S., Lusty, C. & MacKinven, A. (1998). The World List of Threatened Trees. World Conservation Press, Cambridge, UK. pp. 1-628.
- Soepadmo, E. & Wong, K.M. (1995). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak, Volume 1. Sabah Forestry Department, Forest Research Institute Malaysia, Sarawak Forestry Department, Malaysia. pp. 513.
Acknowledgements :- Ms. Aida Salihah Binti Abu Bakar, Mrs. Aziemah Binti Kinan, Mr. Tan Kok Kiat & Mr. Yasser Mohamed Arifin
Species Citation :- Agathis lenticula. Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS). Accessed via https://www.mybis.gov.my/sp/46045. [Retrieved 22 March 2023].
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