Pinus echinata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Carrière
Source:
wcs
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Traité Gén. Conif. 370. (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481274
Common Names
- Echinata Pine
- Echinata Pinus
- Echinata Chinese Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus echinata (also called shortleaf pine, among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree native to the southeastern United States. 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 echinata is used for timber, fuel, and ornamental purposes. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinus echinata has yellow-green flowers and produces small, yellow-brown cones. The seeds are small, winged and black. Seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus echinata 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 echinata
Pinus echinata can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Pinus echinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus echinata?
Pinus echinata
What type of plant is Pinus echinata?
Coniferous tree
Where is Pinus echinata native to?
Eastern United States
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,
References
Élie-Abel Carrière (1818-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carrière' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus echinata Carrière: Placement according to April 2023 Classification