Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
durangensis
ID:
481958

Status:
valid

Authors:
Martínez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Biol. Univ. Nac. México 13: 23. (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481290



Common Names

  • Durango Pine
  • Durango White Pine
  • Durango's Pine


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Description

Pinus durangensis (also called Durango 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 durangensis 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 durangensis is a yellow-green cone-like structure, the seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinus durangensis is a fast-growing, evergreen conifer that can reach heights of up to 60 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 durangensis

Pinus durangensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range.

Pinus durangensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinus durangensis?

Pinus durangensis

What are the common names of Pinus durangensis?

Durango pine and mountain pine

What is the natural range of Pinus durangensis?

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,