Pinus luchuensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mayr
Source:
wcs
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bot. Centralbl. 58: 149. (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481161
Common Names
- Luchu Pine
- Japanese White Pine
- Okinawa Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus luchuensis (also called Luchu pine, among many other common names) is a species of coniferous tree in the family Pinaceae. It is native to the mountains of southwestern Japan, growing at altitudes of 1,500–3,000 m. It typically grows in rocky areas, on ridges and slopes, and in pine forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus luchuensis is used in landscaping and for timber production.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pinus luchuensis is a small, yellow, cone-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, brown seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus luchuensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a warm, sunny position.
Where to Find Pinus luchuensis
Pinus luchuensis can be found in the Ryukyu Islands of Japan.
Pinus luchuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus luchuensis?
Pinus luchuensis
What is the natural habitat of Pinus luchuensis?
Mountainous regions of western North America
What is the average height of Pinus luchuensis?
20-30 meters
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
Heinrich Mayr (1854-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mayr' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus luchuensis Mayr: Placement according to April 2023 Classification