Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 25 (Misc.): 62. (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481299
Common Names
- Devon Pine
- Devon Pine
- Devon Pine
Synonyms
- Pinus pawlowskiana Roezl ex Carrière [unknown]
- Pinus devoniana nayaritana (Martínez) Silba [unknown]
Description
Pinus devoniana (also called Devon's Pine, among many other common names) is a species of pine native to Mexico. It is an evergreen coniferous tree growing to 25–30 m tall, with a trunk up to 1 m diameter. It has a conical shape with dense branches. It is found in moist, cool sites, often in the understory of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus devoniana is used in landscaping, as a windbreak, and for erosion control. It is also used in the production of paper, lumber, and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pinus devoniana is a yellow-green cone-like structure, the seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pinus devoniana is a fast-growing, evergreen conifer that can reach heights of up to 65 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used.
Where to Find Pinus devoniana
Pinus devoniana can be found in the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States.
Pinus devoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus devoniana?
Pinus devoniana
What are the common names of Pinus devoniana?
Devon's pine and mountain pine
What is the natural range of Pinus devoniana?
Western United States and 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,