Pinus mugo - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Turra
Source:
wcs
Year:
1764
Citation Micro:
Giorn. Italia Sci. Nat. 1: 152. (1764)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481789
Common Names
- Mugo Pine
- Mugo Pitch Pine
- Mugo Pinon Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Pinus mugho Laichard. [unknown]
Description
Pinus mugo (also called mountain pine, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to Europe. It grows up to 10 m tall, with a trunk up to 0.5 m diameter. It is found in dry, rocky, open pine-oak forests at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus mugo is used for timber production, as well as for providing shelter and shade. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental tree.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinus mugo flowers are small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small and winged. The seedlings are small and have a single needle-like leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus mugo is a slow-growing, evergreen conifer that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Pinus mugo
Pinus mugo is native to the Alps and can be found in the wild in the mountainous regions of the countries in the region.
Pinus mugo FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus mugo?
Pinus mugo
What is the common name of Pinus mugo?
Mugo Pine
Where is Pinus mugo native to?
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
Antonio Turra (1730-1796): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turra' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus mugo Turra: Placement according to April 2023 Classification