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The Bull Kauri (Agathis microstachya) is a species of conifer in the Araucariaceae family. It is found only in Australia and it is threatened by habitat loss.
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Description
Bull Kauri grows to about 50 m in height and 2.7 m diameter. The trunk is unbuttressed, straight and with little taper. Distinctive features are coarse, flaky bark, medium-sized cones with 160-210 scales, and leaves with numerous lngitudinal, parallel veins.1
Distribution
It has a very restricted distribution, being almost limited to the Atherton Tableland in Far North Queensland, with its altitudinal range 400-900 m asl.1
Timber
The timber has an even texture, is easy to work and polishes well. The heartwood is cream to pale brown in colour. It is soft and light with a density of about 480 kg m3. It is not durable in contact with the ground but can be used for house framing and flooring.1
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References
- Boland, D.J.; Brooker, M.I.H.; Chippendale, G.M.; Hall, N.; Hyland, B.P.M.; Johnston, R.D.; Kleinig, D.A.; & Turner, J.D. (1984). Forest Trees of Australia. (4th edition). Thomas Nelson, Australia; and CSIRO: Melbourne. ISBN 0-17006264-3.
- Conifer Specialist Group 1998. Agathis microstachya. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 10 July 2007.
- Agathis microstachya at www.conifers.org http://www.conifers.org/ar/ag/microstachya.html
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