Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Species:
exigua
ID:
1554032

Status:
valid

Authors:
(de Laub.) C.N.Page

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 57 (3): 142. (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000033738

Common Names

  • Pectinopitys exigua
  • Brown Pine
  • Brown Pine Cone Wood

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Description

Pectinopitys exigua (also called Dwarf Pitch Pine, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pectinopitys exigua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pectinopitys exigua has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectinopitys exigua is an evergreen conifer that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Pectinopitys exigua

Pectinopitys exigua can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Pectinopitys exigua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectinopitys exigua?

Pectinopitys exigua

What is the common name of Pectinopitys exigua?

Exiguous Pectinopitys

What is the natural habitat of Pectinopitys exigua?

It is found in tropical forests of Central and South America

Species in the Podocarpaceae family

Acmopyle pancheri, Acmopyle sahniana, Afrocarpus dawei, Afrocarpus falcatus, Afrocarpus gracilior, Afrocarpus mannii, Afrocarpus usambarensis, Dacrycarpus cinctus, Dacrycarpus compactus, Dacrycarpus cumingii, Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, Dacrycarpus expansus, Dacrycarpus imbricatus, Dacrycarpus kinabaluensis, Dacrycarpus steupii, Dacrycarpus vieillardii, Dacrydium suprinii, Dacrydium araucarioides, Dacrydium balansae, Dacrydium beccarii, Dacrydium comosum, Dacrydium cornwallianum, Dacrydium cupressinum, Dacrydium elatum, Dacrydium ericoides, Dacrydium gibbsiae, Dacrydium gracile, Dacrydium guillauminii, Dacrydium leptophyllum, Dacrydium lycopodioides, Dacrydium magnum, Dacrydium medium, Dacrydium nausoriense, Dacrydium nidulum, Dacrydium novoguineense, Dacrydium pectinatum, Dacrydium spathoides, Dacrydium xanthandrum, Dacrydium tenuifolium, Dacrydium vieillardii, Falcatifolium angustum, Falcatifolium falciforme, Falcatifolium gruezoi, Falcatifolium papuanum, Falcatifolium sleumeri, Falcatifolium taxoides, Falcatifolium falcatum, Halocarpus bidwillii, Halocarpus biformis, Halocarpus kirkii,

References

Conifer TEN record for:wfo-1000033738: Placement according to April 2023 Classification