Pinus gerardiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall. ex. D.Don
Source:
wcs
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Descr. Pinus , ed. 3, 2: 144 bis (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481467
Common Names
- Gerardiana Pine
- Gerardiana White Pine
- Gerardiana Weymouth Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus gerardiana (also called Gerard's Pine, among many other common names) is a species of pine tree found in the Himalayan region of India and Nepal. It is a medium-sized tree with a conical shape and dark-green needles. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus gerardiana is used for timber, fuel, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make paper and pulp products, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pinus gerardiana is yellowish-green and cone-shaped. Its seeds are small and winged. The seedlings are short and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus gerardiana is a species of pine native to the western Himalayas, from northern Pakistan east to western Nepal. It is a medium-sized evergreen tree, growing to 15–25 m tall and with a trunk diameter of up to 1 m. It is an adaptable species, growing in a variety of habitats from sea level to 3,500 m altitude. It can be propagated from seed, and is often used in afforestation projects.
Where to Find Pinus gerardiana
Pinus gerardiana is native to India and can be found in the western and central parts of the country.
Pinus gerardiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus gerardiana?
Pinus gerardiana
What is the common name of Pinus gerardiana?
Gerard's Pine
What is the natural range of Pinus gerardiana?
Western Himalayas
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
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus gerardiana Wall. ex. D.Don: Placement according to April 2023 Classification