Pinus edulis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engelm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Mem. Tour N. Mexico 88. (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481286
Common Names
- Colorado Pinyon
- Pinyon Pine
- Two-needle Pinyon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus edulis (also called Pinyon Pine, among many other common names) is a species of pine native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is an evergreen coniferous tree growing to 15–20 m tall, with a trunk up to 0.5 m diameter. It has a conical shape with dense branches. It is found in dry, sunny sites, often at the edge of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus edulis 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 edulis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus edulis is a medium-sized evergreen conifer that can reach heights of up to 50 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 edulis
Pinus edulis can be found in the southwestern United States, from Utah to New Mexico.
Pinus edulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus edulis?
Pinus edulis
What are the common names of Pinus edulis?
Pinyon pine and Colorado pinyon
What is the natural range of Pinus edulis?
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,
References
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Adolph Wislizenus (1810-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wisl.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus edulis Engelm.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification