Pinus elliottii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engelm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Trans. Acad. Sci. St. Louis 4: 186. (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481442
Common Names
- Elliott's Pine
- Elliott's Pitch Pine
- Pitch Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus elliottii (also called Slash pine, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen coniferous tree native to the mountains of eastern North America. It has a pyramidal shape with a dense crown and grows up to 25 m tall. It is found in the mountains of eastern North America, from Virginia, United States, south to Florida, United States, in dry, open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus elliottii is used in the production of paper, plywood, and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a windbreak.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pinus elliottii var. densa Little & K.W.DormanPinus elliottii var. elliottii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pinus elliottii are small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus elliottii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and kept in a moist, shady area until they are rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into a larger pot or into the ground.
Where to Find Pinus elliottii
Pinus elliottii can be found in the United States, in the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.
Pinus elliottii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus elliottii?
Pinus elliottii
What is the common name of Pinus elliottii?
Slash Pine
What is the natural range of Pinus elliottii?
Southeastern 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
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus elliottii Engelm.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification