Pinus pungens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lamb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1806
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (König & Sims) 2: 198. (1806)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481809
Common Names
- Table Mountain Pine
- Pungent Pine
- Pungent Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus pungens (also called Table Mountain Pine, among many other common names) is a species of pine tree native to the southeastern United States. It has a conical shape and grows up to 25 m tall. It is found in the southeastern United States, in the mountains and coastal regions. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry, rocky slopes, open woodlands, and moist, shady ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus pungens is used for timber production, as well as for providing shelter and shade. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental tree.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinus pungens has small yellowish-white flowers with four petals. The seed cones are small and round, with a diameter of 1.5-3 cm. The seedlings are small and conical in shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus pungens is a slow-growing evergreen conifer that is native to the eastern United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current year's growth and planted in a sandy, well-draining soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Pinus pungens
Pinus pungens is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
Pinus pungens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus pungens?
Pinus pungens
What is the common name of Pinus pungens?
Table Mountain pine
What is the natural range of Pinus pungens?
Southeastern United States
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
Aylmer Bourke Lambert (1761-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lamb.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus pungens Lamb.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification