Agathis philippensis

Family: Araucariaceae

What it is like

A large tree. It grows 65 m tall. The trunk is 3 m across. The bark is grey coloured. The leaves are oval and 4-6 cm long and 1.5-2 cm wide. The seed cones are a flat oval shape. They are 7-9 cm long by 12 cm wide.

The resin is used as medicine.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in rainforests between 450-2,200 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Philippines, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Almaciga, Sahing, Salung

Synonyms

Agathis regia Warb.;