Status:
valid
Authors:
L.V.Orlova
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 33: 36. (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481226
Common Names
- Litvinovii Pine
- Litvinovii Spruce
- Litvinov's Pine
Description
Pinus litvinovii (also called Litvinov's Pine, among many other common names) is a species of pine native to Russia. It is an evergreen coniferous tree growing to 25–30 m tall, with a trunk up to 1 m diameter. It has a conical shape with dense branches. It is found in moist, cool sites, often in the understory of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus litvinovii 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pinus litvinovii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pinus litvinovii 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 litvinovii
Pinus litvinovii is native to Russia and can be found in the regions of Krasnodar, Stavropol, and Volgograd.
Pinus litvinovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus litvinovii?
Pinus litvinovii
What is the common name of Pinus litvinovii?
Litvinov's pine
What is the natural habitat of Pinus litvinovii?
Mountain slopes and ridges
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
L.V. Orlova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.V.Orlova' in the authors string.