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
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.
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,