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Piñon

Pinus quadrifolia

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class
Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order
Pinales (Coniferales)
Family
Pinaceae (Pine Family)
Genus
Pinus (Pines)
Species
Pinus quadrifolia (Piñon)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Piñon

Similar Species in Pinus

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Acalote
Pinus ayacahuite
Least Concern
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Cahuite
Pinus strobiformis
Least Concern
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Cuaba
Pinus occidentalis
Endangered
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Escobetón
Pinus pringlei
Least Concern
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Maxipiñon
Pinus maximartinezii
Endangered
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Ocote
Pinus patula
Not Evaluated
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Ocote
Pinus teocote
Least Concern
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Ocote
Pinus praetermissa
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Piñon?
The scientific name of Piñon is Pinus quadrifolia. It belongs to the genus Pinus.
What is the conservation status of Piñon?
Piñon (Pinus quadrifolia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Piñon belong to?
Piñon (Pinus quadrifolia) belongs to the genus Pinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pinaceae.
Is Piñon endangered?
No, Piñon (Pinus quadrifolia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Piñon belong to?
Piñon (Pinus quadrifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Piñon?
The closest relatives of Piñon in the genus Pinus include Acalote, Cahuite, Cuaba, Escobetón, Maxipiñon.

Genus Pinus — 20 Species

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Acalote
Pinus ayacahuite
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Cahuite
Pinus strobiformis
LC 🌲
Cuaba
Pinus occidentalis
EN 🌲
Escobetón
Pinus pringlei
LC 🌲
Maxipiñon
Pinus maximartinezii
EN 🌲
Ocote
Pinus hartwegii
LC 🌲
Ocote
Pinus teocote
LC 🌲
Ocote
Pinus praetermissa
NT 🌲
Ocote
Pinus lumholtzii
NT 🌲
Ocote
Pinus durangensis
NT 🌲
Ocote
Pinus oocarpa
LC 🌲
Ocote
Pinus patula
NE 🌲
Ocote
Pinus herrerae
LC 🌲
Ocote
Pinus douglasiana
LC 🌲
Ocote
Pinus maximinoi
LC 🌲
Ocote Blanco
Pinus montezumae
LC 🌲
Ocote de Caretilla
Pinus tecunumanii
VU 🌲
Ocote Macho
Pinus devoniana
LC 🌲
Palo Otomite
Pinus leiophylla
LC 🌲
pinabete
Pinus ponderosa
NE
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