Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bhutanica
ID:
483016

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grierson, D.G.Long & C.N.Page

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 38: 299. (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482348

Common Names

  • Bhutan Pine
  • Bhutanica Pine
  • Bhutan Stone Pine

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Description

Pinus bhutanica (also called Bhutan Pine, among many other common names) is a species of pine tree in the Pinaceae family. It is a medium-sized evergreen tree with yellow-green needles and a conical shape. It is native to Bhutan, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pinus bhutanica is used for timber production, as an ornamental tree, and as a windbreak. It is also used for erosion control and for reforestation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pinus bhutanica flowers are small and yellow, and the seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single needle-like leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinus bhutanica is a slow-growing species that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Pinus bhutanica

Pinus bhutanica can be found in the Himalayas of Bhutan, India, and Nepal.

Pinus bhutanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinus bhutanica?

Pinus bhutanica

What is the common name of Pinus bhutanica?

Bhutan pine

Where is Pinus bhutanica found?

It is found in Bhutan and India

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

Andrew John Charles Grierson (1929-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grierson' in the authors string.
David Geoffrey Long (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.G.Long' in the authors string.
Christopher Nigel Page (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.N.Page' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus bhutanica Grierson, D.G.Long & C.N.Page: Placement according to April 2023 Classification