Pinus tropicalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Morelet
Source:
wcs
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Rev. Hort. Côte d'Or 1: 106. (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481579
Common Names
- Tropical Pine
- Tropical Stone Pine
- Pinus tropicalis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus tropicalis (also called Tropical Pine, among many other common names) is a coniferous evergreen tree native to Central America. 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 two, 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 tropicalis is often used as an ornamental tree and is also used for timber. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinus tropicalis has small yellow-green flowers, small cones and small seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with short needles.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus tropicalis 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 tropicalis
Pinus tropicalis can be found in the western United States, from Oregon to northern California.
Pinus tropicalis FAQ
What is the natural range of Pinus tropicalis?
Pinus tropicalis is native to Mexico and Central America.
What type of soil does Pinus tropicalis prefer?
Pinus tropicalis prefers well-drained, acidic soils.
What is the average height of Pinus tropicalis?
Pinus tropicalis can reach heights of up to 40 feet.
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
Pierre Marie Arthur Morelet (1809-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morelet' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus tropicalis Morelet: Placement according to April 2023 Classification