Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
merkusii
ID:
482692

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jungh. & de Vriese

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Pl. Nov. Ind. Bat. 1: 5. (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482024

Common Names

  • Pinus merkusii
  • Merkusii Pine
  • Merkusii Stone Pine

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Description

Pinus merkusii (also called Merkus' Pine, among many other common names) is an evergreen, coniferous tree with needle-like leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in mountain forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pinus merkusii is used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens, and is also used for timber production and for windbreaks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pinus merkusii has small yellow flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinus merkusii is an evergreen conifer that can reach up to 20 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in late winter or early spring. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Pinus merkusii

Pinus merkusii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the countries of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Pinus merkusii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinus merkusii?

Pinus merkusii

What is the common name of Pinus merkusii?

Merkus Pine

What is the natural habitat of Pinus merkusii?

Southeast Asia

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

Franz Wilhelm Junghuhn (1809-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jungh.' in the authors string.
Willem Hendrik de Vriese (1806-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Vriese' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus merkusii Jungh. & de Vriese: Placement according to April 2023 Classification