Status:
valid
Authors:
Andresen & Beaman
Source:
wcs
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. 42: 437. (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481262
Common Names
- Culminicola Pine
- Culminicola Pinus
- Culminicola Chinese Pine
Description
Pinus culminicola (also called summit pine, among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, needle-like leaves and produces small, yellow-brown cones. It is typically found in dry, rocky areas and is tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus culminicola is used for timber, fuel, and ornamental purposes. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinus culminicola has small, yellow-green flowers that are grouped in clusters of two or three. Its seeds are small and winged, and its seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pinus culminicola is a slow-growing evergreen conifer that can reach heights of up to 25 m (82 ft). It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in the fall in a cold frame. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Pinus culminicola
Pinus culminicola is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.
Pinus culminicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus culminicola?
Pinus culminicola
What type of plant is Pinus culminicola?
Coniferous tree
Where is Pinus culminicola 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,