Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
benthamii
ID:
1249755

Status:
valid

Authors:
Endl.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249093



Common Names

  • Pinus benthamii
  • Benthamii Pinus
  • Pinus's Benthamii


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Description

Pinus benthamii (also called Bentham's Pine, among many other common names) is a coniferous tree native to Mexico and Central America. It has long, needle-like leaves and prefers dry, sunny habitats. It can be found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Pinus benthamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pinus benthamii has small, cone-shaped flowers that are usually yellow in colour. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have short, needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinus benthamii is a species of coniferous tree native to Mexico and Central America. It is an evergreen tree that grows to around 20 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in the spring in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, sunny environment until they are established.

Where to Find Pinus benthamii

Pinus benthamii is native to Mexico.

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

Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus benthamii Endl.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification