Status:
valid
Authors:
Mast.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 37: 416. (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481244
Common Names
- Densata Pine
- Densata Chinese Pine
- Densata Pinus
Description
Pinus densata (also called Chinese red pine, among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree native to China and Japan. 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 densata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pinus densata sub. tibetica Businsky
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pinus densata is a small, yellow, cone-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two to three pairs of needle-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pinus densata is a slow-growing coniferous tree that can reach up to 25 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in early spring. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Pinus densata
Pinus densata is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.
Pinus densata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus densata?
Pinus densata
What type of plant is Pinus densata?
Coniferous tree
Where is Pinus densata native to?
Central and western China
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,