Pinus roxburghii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sarg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Silva N. Amer. 11: 9. (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481557
Common Names
- Pino di Roxburghii
- Pino di Roxburgh
- Pino di Roxburghi
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus roxburghii (also called Chir Pine, among many other common names) is a coniferous evergreen tree native to the Himalayas and parts of China. It has a pyramidal shape and grows up to 25 m tall. Its bark is reddish-brown and scaly, and its needles are in bundles of three, 5-10 cm long. It grows in moist, well-drained soils and is found in woodlands and along the edges of swamps and bogs.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus roxburghii is used for timber, fuel, and in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control, as it helps to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pinus roxburghii is a yellow-green male catkin, while the female catkin is a red-brown. The seed is a small, brown cone with a thin, papery shell. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, short needle.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus roxburghii is a slow-growing evergreen coniferous tree that can reach heights of up to 25 m. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in the fall or spring. The seed should be stratified for a few months before sowing. The seedlings should be grown in a nursery for a few years before planting out.
Where to Find Pinus roxburghii
Pinus roxburghii can be found in the Himalayas and Central Asia.
Pinus roxburghii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus roxburghii?
Pinus roxburghii
What is the common name of Pinus roxburghii?
Himalayan White Pine
Where is Pinus roxburghii native to?
Himalayan Mountains
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
Charles Sprague Sargent (1841-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sarg.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus roxburghii Sarg.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification