Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
remota
ID:
482526

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Little) D.K.Bailey & Hawksw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 44: 129. (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481858



Common Names

  • Pinus remota
  • Remote Pine
  • Remota Pine


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Description

Pinus remota (also called Remote Pine, among many other common names) is a coniferous tree native to the Himalayas. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 25 m tall with a trunk up to 1 m diameter. It is found in mountain forests, usually at altitudes of 1,000–3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Pinus remota is used for timber, fuel, and ornamental purposes. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Pinus remota has small, yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinus remota is a slow-growing evergreen conifer that is native to the southeastern United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current year's growth and planted in a sandy, well-draining soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Pinus remota

Pinus remota is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in the mountainous regions of the countries in the region.

Pinus remota FAQ

What is the natural range of Pinus remota?

Pinus remota is native to the Himalayan region of India and Nepal.

What is the typical height of Pinus remota?

Pinus remota typically grows to a height of 30-50 feet.

What is the typical lifespan of Pinus remota?

Pinus remota typically has a lifespan of up to 200 years.

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

Elbert Luther Little (1907-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Little' in the authors string.
Dana K. Bailey (1916-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.K.Bailey' in the authors string.
Frank Goode Hawksworth (1926-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hawksw.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus remota (Little) D.K.Bailey & Hawksw.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification