Pacific kauri
Agathis macrophylla

Family: Araucariaceae

What it is like

A large tree. It grows 40 m high. The trunk can be 3 m across. The leaves are green and shiny. They are narrowly oval or sword shaped and 7-15 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. The male cones are oval and 2-5 cm long. The female cones are rounded and 8-13 cm across. They are on short woody stalks. The seeds are small and flattened and have a wing 3.5 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the tropical humid lowlands. It is best with a temperature between 25-28°C.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, New Caledonia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from fresh seeds. The wings are removed. They germinate in 7-14 days.

It is fast growing.

Its other names

Local names

Dakua, Duro, Hoe, Makadre, Marabete, Nejev, Nendu, Takua

Synonyms

Agathis macrophylla var. obtusa (Lindl.) Silba; Agathis macrophylla subsp. obtusa (Lindl.) Silba; Agathis macrophylla var. vitiensis (Seem.) Silba; Agathis macrophylla subsp. vitiensis (Seem.) Silba; Agathis obtusa (Lindl.) Mast.; Agathis vitiensis (Seem.) Benth. & Hook. f.; Dammara macrophylla Lindl.; Dammara obtusa Lindl.; Dammara vitiensis Seem.;