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Drehkiefer

Pinus contorta

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Europe (11 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Chile).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇨🇱 Chile 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class
Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order
Pinales (Koniferen)
Family
Pinaceae (Pine Family)
Genus
Pinus (Pines)
Species
Pinus contorta (Drehkiefer)

Names in Other Languages

French Pin
German Drehkiefer

Similar Species in Pinus

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amerikanische Rotkiefer
Pinus resinosa
Least Concern
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Armands Kiefer
Pinus armandii
Least Concern
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Aufrechte Bergföhre
Pinus uncinata
Least Concern
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Banks Kiefer
Pinus banksiana
Not Evaluated
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Berg-Kiefer, Legföhre% Latsche
Pinus mugo
Not Evaluated
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biegsame Kiefer
Pinus flexilis
Least Concern
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Bunges Kiefer
Pinus bungeana
Least Concern
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chinesische Rotkiefer
Pinus tabuliformis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Drehkiefer?
The scientific name of Drehkiefer is Pinus contorta. It belongs to the genus Pinus.
Where does Drehkiefer live?
Drehkiefer is found in Widely distributed across Europe (11 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Netherlands.
What family does Drehkiefer belong to?
Drehkiefer (Pinus contorta) belongs to the genus Pinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pinaceae.
What kingdom does Drehkiefer belong to?
Drehkiefer (Pinus contorta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Drehkiefer?
The closest relatives of Drehkiefer in the genus Pinus include amerikanische Rotkiefer, Armands Kiefer, Aufrechte Bergföhre, Banks Kiefer, Berg-Kiefer, Legföhre% Latsche.

Native Range — 15 Countries

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Genus Pinus — 20 Species

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amerikanische Rotkiefer
Pinus resinosa
LC 🌲
Armands Kiefer
Pinus armandii
LC 🌲
Aufrechte Bergföhre
Pinus uncinata
LC 🌲
Banks Kiefer
Pinus banksiana
NE 🌲
Berg-Kiefer, Legföhre% Latsche
Pinus mugo
NE 🌲
biegsame Kiefer
Pinus flexilis
LC 🌲
Bunges Kiefer
Pinus bungeana
LC 🌲
chinesische Rotkiefer
Pinus tabuliformis
LC 🌲
Coulters Kiefer
Pinus coulteri
NT
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Drehkiefer
Pinus contorta
NE
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einnadlige Weymouthskiefer
Pinus monophylla
LC 🌲
Emodikiefer
Pinus roxburghii
LC 🌲
Gelbkiefer
Pinus ponderosa
NE 🌲
Gerards Kiefer
Pinus gerardiana
NT 🌲
Grannenkiefer
Pinus aristata
NE 🌲
japanische Rotkiefer
Pinus densiflora
LC 🌲
japanische Schwarzkiefer
Pinus thunbergii
LC 🌲
kanarische Kiefer
Pinus canariensis
LC 🌲
karibische Kiefer
Pinus caribaea
LC 🌲
Korea-Kiefer
Pinus koraiensis
LC
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