amboyna pine

Thân thiện

A forester examines the bark of an amboyna pine in a tropical forest.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A species of coniferous tree: "Amboyna pine" is the common name for Agathis dammara, a large evergreen tree native to the Moluccas and Philippines islands. It is a source of dammar resin.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • The Amboyna pine is valued for its high-quality timber and resin.
  • Dammar resin, collected from the Amboyna pine, has been used traditionally in varnishes and incense.

Advanced Usage

• The term "Amboyna pine" is primarily used in botanical, forestry, and historical trade contexts. It is not a true pine ( species) but belongs to the Araucariaceae family, which also includes the kauri pine.

Variants and Related Words

• Botanical Name:
• Common Aliases: Dammar pine, Manila copal tree.
• Dammar (n): The resin obtained from this tree, used in varnishes, lacquers, and as a burning incense.

Synonyms

• Dammar pine: A direct synonym referencing its resin.
• Agathis dammara: The precise scientific name.

Notes on Meaning

• The name "Amboyna" refers to Ambon Island in the Maluku (Moluccas) Islands of Indonesia, indicating one of the tree's native regions. The term "pine" is a descriptive common name based on its coniferous appearance, not its precise botanical classification.

Học thuật

Noun

1. native to the Moluccas and Philippines; a source of dammar resin

Từ đồng nghĩa

• amboina pine
• Agathis dammara
• Agathis alba