Status:
valid
Authors:
Hu & W.C.Cheng
Source:
wcs
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Bull. Fan Mem. Inst. Biol. n.s., 1: 191. (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481618
Common Names
- Wang Pine
- Wang's Pine
- Wang's White Pine
Description
Pinus wangii (also called Wang's pine, among many other common names) is a species of pine native to the Mediterranean region. It is a medium-sized evergreen tree growing to 20–30 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1 m. It is found in dry and moist forests, at altitudes of 0–1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus wangii is used for timber production, fuelwood, and as an ornamental tree. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pinus wangii sub. kwangtungensis (Chun ex. Tsiang) Businsky
Pinus wangii sub. wangii
Pinus wangii var. eremitana (Businsky) Aver.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinus wangii has small yellow-green flowers, small cones and small seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with short needles.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pinus wangii 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 wangii
Pinus wangii is native to China and is found in the Yunnan province.
Pinus wangii FAQ
What is the native range of Pinus wangii?
The native range of Pinus wangii is the Mediterranean region.
What is the typical height of Pinus wangii?
Pinus wangii typically grows to a height of 30-50 feet.
What is the typical lifespan of Pinus wangii?
Pinus wangii typically has a lifespan of up to 200 years.
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,