Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chiapensis
ID:
482937

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Martínez) Andresen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Bull. Div. Forest. U.S.D.A. 10: 417. (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482269



Common Names

  • Chiapensis Pine
  • Chiapensis Mountain Pine
  • Chiapensis Pine Tree


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Description

Pinus chiapensis (also called Chiapas Pine, among many other common names) is a coniferous tree native to Mexico. It can grow up to 25 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 1 meter. It is found in dry, rocky slopes and canyons in the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range.

Uses & Benefits

Pinus chiapensis is used for timber, fuel, and ornamental purposes. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pinus chiapensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinus chiapensis is a coniferous tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F). It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Pinus chiapensis

Pinus chiapensis can be found in Mexico.

Pinus chiapensis FAQ

What are the light requirements of Pinus chiapensis?

Pinus chiapensis prefers full sun or partial shade.

What is the ideal temperature for Pinus chiapensis?

Pinus chiapensis prefers temperatures between 40-85°F (4-29°C).

What type of soil should I use for Pinus chiapensis?

Pinus chiapensis prefers a well-draining, sandy soil mix.

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,

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