Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Don
Source:
wcs
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 17: 441. (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481772
Common Names
- Muricata Pine
- Muricata Pitch Pine
- Muricata Pinon Pine
Description
Pinus muricata (also called Prickle Pine, among many other common names) is a coniferous tree native to the Mediterranean region. It has a straight trunk and long, green needles. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus muricata is used for timber, fuel, and ornamental purposes. It is also used in landscaping and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinus muricata flowers are small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small and winged. The seedlings are small and have a single needle-like leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pinus muricata is a slow-growing, evergreen conifer that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Pinus muricata
Pinus muricata is native to the southwestern United States, from New Mexico to Arizona.
Pinus muricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus muricata?
Pinus muricata
What is the common name of Pinus muricata?
Bishop Pine
What is the natural range of Pinus muricata?
California
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,