Pinus taiwanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hayata
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 30 (1): 307. (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481670
Common Names
- Taiwan Pine
- Taiwan White Pine
- Taiwan Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus taiwanensis (also called Taiwan Pine, among many other common names) is a species of pine native to Taiwan. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 m tall, with yellow-green needles. It grows in temperate climates in moist, well-drained soils, such as in coastal plains and lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus taiwanensis is used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks, and is also used as a windbreak or shelterbelt. The wood is used for construction, furniture, and paper production.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pinus taiwanensis var. fragilissima FarjonPinus taiwanensis var. taiwanensis
Pinus taiwanensis var. damingshanensis W.C.Cheng & L.K.Fu
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinus taiwanensis has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in the spring. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and yellow-green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus taiwanensis is a slow-growing conifer that can reach up to 20 m (65 ft) in height. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Germination is usually good, but can be slow and erratic.
Where to Find Pinus taiwanensis
Pinus taiwanensis is native to Taiwan and can be found in the wild in the mountainous regions of the country.
Pinus taiwanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus taiwanensis?
Pinus taiwanensis
What is the common name of Pinus taiwanensis?
Taiwanese white pine
What is the natural range of Pinus taiwanensis?
Taiwan
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
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus taiwanensis Hayata: Placement according to April 2023 Classification