Pinus albicaulis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engelm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Trans. Acad. Sci. St. Louis 2: 209. (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482599
Common Names
- Whitebark Pine
- White Bark Pine
- White-Bark Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus albicaulis (also called White-stemmed Pine, among many other common names) is a coniferous tree native to North America. It can grow up to 25 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 1 meter. It is found in dry, rocky slopes and canyons in the Rocky Mountains.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus albicaulis is a popular ornamental tree used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating respiratory problems, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pinus albicaulis is a yellow-green, terminal, male cone. The seed of Pinus albicaulis is a small, winged seed. The seedlings of Pinus albicaulis are slender, dark green and have a long taproot.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus albicaulis is a coniferous tree native to western North America. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Cuttings can also be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Pinus albicaulis
Pinus albicaulis is native to the western United States and Canada.
Pinus albicaulis FAQ
What is the common name of Pinus albicaulis?
Whitebark Pine
What is the natural range of Pinus albicaulis?
North America
What type of soil does Pinus albicaulis prefer?
Well-drained, acidic soil
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
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus albicaulis Engelm.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification