Pinus oocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schiede
Source:
wcs
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 12: 491. (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481733
Common Names
- Ocote Pine
- Mexican Ocote Pine
- Ocote Chino
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus oocarpa (also called ocote pine, among many other common names) is a species of pine native to Mexico. It is a medium-sized evergreen tree growing to 20–30 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1 m. It is found in dry and moist forests, at altitudes of 0–2,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus oocarpa, also known as the Mexican white pine, is a coniferous tree that is commonly used as a windbreak or for ornamental purposes in landscaping. It is also used in timber production and for fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinus oocarpa has small, yellow-green flowers that are produced in clusters. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus oocarpa is a fast-growing, evergreen conifer that can reach up to 60 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Pinus oocarpa
Pinus oocarpa can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Pinus oocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus oocarpa?
Pinus oocarpa
What is the common name of Pinus oocarpa?
Ocote pine
What is the natural habitat of Pinus oocarpa?
It is native to Mexico, where it is found in the Sierra Madre del Sur mountain range in the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero.
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.
Christian Julius Wilhelm Schiede (1798-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schiede' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus oocarpa Schiede: Placement according to April 2023 Classification