Agathis philippensis
Warb.
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Description
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.
Medicinal Uses
The resin is used as medicine.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in rainforests between 450-2,200 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Philippines, SE Asia,
Notes
The resin is used as medicine.
Synonyms
Agathis regia Warb.
Also Known As
Almaciga, Sahing, Salung
References (1)
- Lacuna-Richman, C., 2006, The use of non-wood forest products by migrants in a new settlement: experiences of a Visayan community in Palawan, Philippines. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine. 2:36
