Pinus peuce - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Spic. Fl. Rumel. 2: 349. (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481889
Common Names
- Pinus peuce
- Peuce Pine
- Peuce Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus peuce (also called 'Macedonian Pine', among many other common names) is a species of evergreen coniferous tree in the Pinaceae family. It is native to the mountains of southeastern Europe, from Bulgaria to Greece, and is typically found in dry, rocky mountain habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus peuce is a species of pine tree native to the Balkans. It is used for timber production, as well as for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinus peuce has yellow-green male cones and small, light brown female cones. The seeds are small, brown and winged. The seedlings have short, needle-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus peuce is a slow-growing conifer, typically reaching heights of 10–15 m (33–49 ft). It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe in the autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer.
Where to Find Pinus peuce
Pinus peuce is native to the Balkan Peninsula and can be found in the mountains of Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia, and Serbia.
Pinus peuce FAQ
What is the scientific name of this plant?
Pinus peuce
What is the common name of this plant?
Macedonian Pine
What is the natural range of this plant?
Greece, Albania, and Bulgaria
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
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus peuce Griseb.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification