Pinus teocote - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schied. ex. Schltdl. & Cham.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 76. (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481655
Common Names
- Teocote Pine
- Teocote White Pine
- Teocote Pine
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- Pinus teocote quinquefoliata (Martínez) Silba [invalid]
Description
Pinus teocote (also called Teocote Pine, among many other common names) is a species of pine native to Mexico. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 m tall, with yellow-green needles. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils, such as in coastal plains and lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus teocote is used for timber production, fuelwood, and as an ornamental tree. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinus teocote has yellow-green flowers and produces small, wingless seeds. Its seedlings have two needles, one short and one long.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus teocote is a medium-sized evergreen tree that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types but prefers a slightly acidic soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be collected in the fall and stored in a cool, dry place until planting in the spring. Seedlings should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly until established.
Where to Find Pinus teocote
Pinus teocote can be found in the western United States, from Oregon to northern California.
Pinus teocote FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus teocote?
Pinus teocote
What is the common name of Pinus teocote?
Teocote Pine
Where is Pinus teocote native to?
Mexico
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.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus teocote Schied. ex. Schltdl. & Cham.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification