Pinus cembroides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Zucc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Abh. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. 1: 392. (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482286
Common Names
- Cembroides Pine
- Cembroides Mountain Pine
- Cembroides Pine Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus cembroides (also called Mexican Pinyon, 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 cembroides is used for timber, fuel, and ornamental purposes. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pinus cembroides sub. lagunae (Rob.-Pass.) D.K.BaileyPinus cembroides sub. orizabensis D.K.Bailey
Pinus cembroides var. bicolor Little
Pinus cembroides sub. cembroides
Pinus cembroides var. cembroides
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinus cembroides has small yellow-green flowers that are pollinated by the wind. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have a single, short, stout taproot.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus cembroides is a slow-growing species that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Pinus cembroides
Pinus cembroides can be found in Mexico.
Pinus cembroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus cembroides?
Pinus cembroides
What is the common name of Pinus cembroides?
Mexican Pinyon
What is the natural habitat of Pinus cembroides?
Mountainous regions of Mexico and the Southwestern United States
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
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus cembroides Zucc.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification