Pinus amamiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Koidz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 38: 113. (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482593
Common Names
- Amami Pine
- Amami Island Pine
- Amami Oshima Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus anamiana (also called Anami Pine, among many other common names) is a species of pine native to Japan. It is a medium-sized evergreen coniferous tree growing to 25–35 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1 m. It grows in mountain forests, usually at altitudes of 1,500–3,000 m. It is an important timber tree in its native range.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus amamiana 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 amamiana is a yellow-green, terminal, male cone. The seed of Pinus amamiana is a small, winged seed. The seedlings of Pinus amamiana are slender, dark green and have a long taproot.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus amamiana is a coniferous tree native to Japan. 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 amamiana
Pinus amamiana is native to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan.
Pinus amamiana FAQ
What is the common name of Pinus amamiana?
Amamiana Pine
What is the natural range of Pinus amamiana?
Japan
What type of soil does Pinus amamiana 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
Gen-ichi Koidzumi (1883-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koidz.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus amamiana Koidz.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification