Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leiophylla
ID:
481883

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schiede ex. Schltdl. & Cham.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 6: 354. (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481215



Common Names

  • Leiophylla Pine
  • Leiophylla White Pine
  • Leiophylla Island Pine


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Description

Pinus leiophylla (also called Smooth-leaved pine, among many other common names) is a species of conifer in the Pinaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky areas. It is a medium-sized evergreen tree with a conical crown and long, needle-like leaves. The cones are brown and have a sweet scent.

Uses & Benefits

Pinus leiophylla is used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens, and as a windbreak. It can also be used for timber production and as a source of resin.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pinus leiophylla var. chihuahuana (Engelm.) Shaw
Pinus leiophylla var. leiophylla

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pinus leiophylla is a small, yellow, cone-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two to three pairs of needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinus leiophylla is a slow-growing coniferous tree that can reach up to 25 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in early spring. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Pinus leiophylla

Pinus leiophylla is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.

Pinus leiophylla FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Pinus leiophylla?

Pinus leiophylla is native to the western United States.

What is the size of Pinus leiophylla?

Pinus leiophylla is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 25 meters in height.

What is the lifespan of Pinus leiophylla?

Pinus leiophylla can live up to 200 years.

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

Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus leiophylla Schiede ex. Schltdl. & Cham.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification