Agathis alba
Definition
A specific species of large coniferous tree within the genus Agathis, partially synonymous with Agathis dammara, commonly known as the Indonesian kauri or white copal tree. It is highly valued economically for its massive production of a commercial resin called Manila copal, extracted via bark incisions, and for its yellowish-white timber, heavily sought after in luxury carpentry and lightweight shipbuilding.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Agathis alba
- Indonesian kauri
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Binomial scientific nomenclature, structurally fixed and uninflected. |
| Formation | Composed of the genus name 'Agathis' combined with the Latin specific epithet 'alba' (white), describing the clear resin or pale wood. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˈæɡ.ə.θɪs ˈæl.bə] |
| Source | Tropical Forestry and Resin Resource Archives |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Specia Agathis alba este originară din pădurile tropicale din Indonezia, Filipine și Malaezia.
EN: The species Agathis alba is native to the tropical rainforests of Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia.
RO: Rășina extrasă din Agathis alba devine un chihlimbar semisolid deosebit de apreciat în industria vopselelor.
EN: The resin extracted from Agathis alba turns into a semi-solid amber highly valued in the paint industry.
RO: Un exemplar matur de Agathis alba poate atinge înălțimi impresionante de peste șaizeci de metri în habitatul său natural.
EN: A mature specimen of Agathis alba can reach impressive heights of over sixty meters in its natural habitat.
Idioms & Phrases
Copal de Agathis alba / Agathis alba copal
RO: Rășina naturală de înaltă puritate colectată direct de la această specie, folosită ca liant sau tămâie.
EN: High-purity natural resin harvested directly from this species, used as a binding agent or incense.
Habitatul specific Agathis alba / Agathis alba specific habitat
RO: Zone muntoase și de joasă altitudine din Asia de Sud-Est, caracterizate prin umiditate extrem de ridicată.
EN: Mountainous and low-altitude zones in Southeast Asia, characterized by extremely high humidity.
Plantator de Agathis alba / Agathis alba planter
RO: Producător agricol sau silvic specializat în cultivarea acestor arbori pentru recoltarea sustenabilă a copalului.
EN: An agricultural or forestry producer specializing in cultivating these trees for sustainable copal harvesting.
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