Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densata
ID:
481912

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


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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.

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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,