Pinus palustris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1768
Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. 14. (1768)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481804
Common Names
- Longleaf Pine
- Southern Yellow Pine
- Pitch Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus palustris (also called Longleaf Pine, among many other common names) is a species of pine tree native to the southeastern United States. It has a conical shape and grows up to 30 m tall. It is found in the southeastern United States, in the mountains and coastal regions. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry, rocky slopes, open woodlands, and moist, shady ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus palustris 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 palustris has small yellowish-white flowers with four petals. The seed cones are small and round, with a diameter of 1.5-3 cm. The seedlings are small and conical in shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus palustris is a slow-growing evergreen conifer that can reach heights of up to 10 metres. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Pinus palustris
Pinus palustris is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in the wild in the mountainous regions of the country.
Pinus palustris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus palustris?
Pinus palustris
What is the common name of Pinus palustris?
Longleaf pine
What is the natural range of Pinus palustris?
Southeastern United States
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
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus palustris Mill.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification