Pinus uncinata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ramond ex. DC.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Fl. Franç. 3: 726. (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481563
Common Names
- Pino uncinato
- Pino uncinato di montagna
- Pino uncinato di alta quota
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus uncinata (also called Corsican Pine, among many other common names) is a coniferous evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean region. 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 dry, sandy soils and is found in coastal regions and dry, sandy woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus uncinata is used for timber production, as an ornamental tree, and for its resin which is used in incense and varnishes.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pinus uncinata sub. uliginosa (G.E.Neumann ex. Wimm.) BusinskyPinus uncinata sub. uncinata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pinus uncinata is yellowish-green and cone-shaped. Its seeds are small and winged. The seedlings are short and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus uncinata 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 uncinata
Pinus uncinata can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Pinus uncinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus uncinata?
Pinus uncinata
What is the common name of Pinus uncinata?
Hook-leaf Pine
Where is Pinus uncinata native to?
Southern Europe
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
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Louis Ramond de Carbonnières (1755-1827): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ramond' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus uncinata Ramond ex. DC.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification