Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kesiya
ID:
481720

Status:
valid

Authors:
Royle ex. Gordon

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Gard. Mag. & Reg. Rural Domest. Improv. 16: 8. (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481052



Common Names

  • Pinus kesiya
  • Kesiya Pine
  • Kesiya Pine


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Synonyms

  • Pinus kasya Parl. [unknown]
  • Pinus khasya Royle ex Gord. [unknown]
  • Pinus kasya Royle ex Parl. [unknown]
  • Pinus khasyana Griff. [unknown]
  • Pinus khasia Engelm. [unknown]

Description

Pinus kesiya (also called Kesiya Pine, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to the Mediterranean. It has a tall trunk and long, needle-like leaves. The cones are usually brown and have a single row of scales. It is found in open woodlands and on rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pinus kesiya is used in landscaping and as a windbreak. It is also used to make furniture, paper, and as a source of timber.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pinus kesiya var. kesiya

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pinus kesiya has small, yellow-green flowers that produce small, brown, winged seeds. The seedlings are small, with long, thin needles and a single central taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinus kesiya is a slow-growing evergreen conifer that is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Pinus kesiya

Pinus kesiya is native to East Asia, and can be found in many countries in the region, including China, Japan, and Korea.

Pinus kesiya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinus kesiya?

Pinus kesiya

What is the common name of Pinus kesiya?

Kesiya Pine

What is the natural habitat of Pinus kesiya?

It is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Eastern Europe

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

John Forbes Royle (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Royle' in the authors string.
George Gordon (1806-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gordon' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus kesiya Royle ex. Gordon: Placement according to April 2023 Classification