Pinus ayacahuite - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ehrenb. ex. Schltdl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 12: 492. (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482292
Common Names
- Ayacahuite Pine
- Ayacahuite Mountain Pine
- Ayacahuite Pine Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus ayacahuite (also called Mexican White Pine, among many other common names) is a species of conifer in the Pinaceae family. It is native to the mountains of western Mexico. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 20–25 m tall, with a trunk up to 1 m diameter. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in pine-oak forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus ayacahuite is used for timber, fuel, and ornamental purposes. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pinus ayacahuite var. ayacahuitePinus ayacahuite var. veitchii (Roezl) Shaw
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinus ayacahuite has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, brown, and winged. The seedlings are small and conical in shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus ayacahuite is a medium-sized evergreen coniferous tree native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from semi-hardwood shoots in late summer and rooted in a sandy soil mixture. The tree prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pinus ayacahuite
Pinus ayacahuite can be found in Mexico.
Pinus ayacahuite FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus ayacahuite?
Pinus ayacahuite
What is the common name of Pinus ayacahuite?
Ayacahuite Pine
What is the natural habitat of Pinus ayacahuite?
Mountainous regions of Mexico and Central America
Species in the Pinus genus
Pinus kesiya, Pinus latteri, Pinus koraiensis, Pinus krempfii, Pinus lambertiana, Pinus jeffreyi, Pinus jaliscana, Pinus lawsonii, Pinus luchuensis, Pinus lumholtzii, Pinus luzmariae, Pinus longaeva, Pinus leiophylla, Pinus litvinovii, Pinus densata, Pinus densithunbergii, Pinus densiflora, Pinus cubensis, Pinus culminicola, Pinus dalatensis, Pinus douglasiana, Pinus echinata, Pinus edulis, Pinus durangensis, Pinus devoniana, Pinus contorta, Pinus coulteri, Pinus clausa, Pinus halepensis, Pinus hartwegii, Pinus greggii, Pinus hakkodensis, Pinus heldreichii, Pinus hwangshanensis, Pinus henryi, Pinus herrerae, Pinus fenzeliana, Pinus elliottii, Pinus engelmannii, Pinus gerardiana, Pinus glabra, Pinus flexilis, Pinus serotina, Pinus rzedowskii, Pinus sabiniana, Pinus strobiformis, Pinus squamata, Pinus sibirica, Pinus strobus, Pinus roxburghii,
Species in the Pinaceae family
Abies alba, Abies amabilis, Abies balsamea, Abies beshanzuensis, Abies borisii-regis, Abies bracteata, Abies cephalonica, Abies chensiensis, Abies cilicica, Abies concolor, Abies delavayi, Abies densa, Abies durangensis, Abies fabri, Abies fanjingshanensis, Abies fargesii, Abies firma, Abies flinckii, Abies forrestii, Abies fraseri, Abies grandis, Abies guatemalensis, Abies hickelii, Abies hidalgensis, Abies holophylla, Abies homolepis, Abies kawakamii, Abies koreana, Abies lasiocarpa, Abies magnifica, Abies mariesii, Abies nebrodensis, Abies nephrolepis, Abies nordmanniana, Abies numidica, Abies pindrow, Abies pinsapo, Abies procera, Abies recurvata, Abies religiosa, Abies sachalinensis, Abies sibirica, Abies spectabilis, Abies squamata, Abies veitchii, Abies vejarii, Abies yuanbaoshanensis, Abies ziyuanensis, Abies jaliscana, Abies phanerolepis,
References
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Carl August Ehrenberg (1801-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Ehrenb.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus ayacahuite Ehrenb. ex. Schltdl.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification