Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vallartensis
ID:
1512356

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pérez de la Rosa & Gernandt

Source:
rhakhis

Year:

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 331 (2): 234

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001680





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Description

Pinus vallartensis (also called Puerto Vallarta Pine, among many other common names) is a species of coniferous tree in the pine family. It is native to Mexico, and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has a straight trunk with a diameter of up to 30 cm and a height of up to 20 m. Its leaves are needle-like, and its cones are oval and brown.

Uses & Benefits

Pinus vallartensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for the treatment of skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pinus vallartensis has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown and cone-shaped. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green needles.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinus vallartensis is a shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cutting has rooted.

Where to Find Pinus vallartensis

Pinus vallartensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental pine-oak forests.

Pinus vallartensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinus vallartensis?

Pinus vallartensis

What is the natural habitat of Pinus vallartensis?

It is found in wet forests in Colombia and Venezuela.

What is the flowering season of Pinus vallartensis?

It flowers from April to June.

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

Conifer TEN record for Pinus vallartensis Pérez de la Rosa & Gernandt: Placement according to April 2023 Classification