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Western Yellow-pine

Pinus ponderosa

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia, Turkey), Europe (10 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Brazil).

🇦🇲 Armenia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇴 Romania 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (식물)
Phylum
Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class
Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order
Pinales (구과목)
Family
Pinaceae (Pine Family)
Genus
Pinus (Pines)
Species
Pinus ponderosa (Western Yellow-pine)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish pinabete
French pitchpin à bois lourd
German Gelbkiefer
Portuguese pinheiro-branco-da-califórnia

Similar Species in Pinus

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Channamu
Pinus koraiensis
Least Concern
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Haesong
Pinus thunbergii
Least Concern
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Nun-jas-na-mu
Pinus pumila
Least Concern
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Sonamoo
Pinus densiflora
Least Concern
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Arolla Pine
Pinus cembra
Not Evaluated
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Benguet Pine
Pinus kesiya
Least Concern
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Aztec Pine
Pinus teocote
Least Concern
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Arizona Pine
Pinus arizonica
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Yellow-pine?
The scientific name of Western Yellow-pine is Pinus ponderosa. It belongs to the genus Pinus.
Where does Western Yellow-pine live?
Western Yellow-pine is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia, Turkey), Europe (10 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Brazil).. Countries include Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, France, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway.
What family does Western Yellow-pine belong to?
Western Yellow-pine (Pinus ponderosa) belongs to the genus Pinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pinaceae.
What kingdom does Western Yellow-pine belong to?
Western Yellow-pine (Pinus ponderosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).
What are the closest relatives of Western Yellow-pine?
The closest relatives of Western Yellow-pine in the genus Pinus include Channamu, Haesong, Nun-jas-na-mu, Sonamoo, Arolla Pine.

Native Range — 16 Countries

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Genus Pinus — 20 Species

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Channamu
Pinus koraiensis
LC 🌲
Haesong
Pinus thunbergii
LC 🌲
Nun-jas-na-mu
Pinus pumila
LC 🌲
Sonamoo
Pinus densiflora
LC 🌲
Arolla Pine
Pinus cembra
NE 🌲
Benguet Pine
Pinus kesiya
LC 🌲
Aztec Pine
Pinus teocote
LC 🌲
Bhutan Pine
Pinus bhutanica
LC 🌲
Arizona Pine
Pinus arizonica
LC 🌲
Bigcone Pine
Pinus coulteri
NT 🌲
Bosnian Pine
Pinus heldreichii
LC 🌲
Caribbean Pine
Pinus caribaea
LC 🌲
Canary Islands Pine
Pinus canariensis
LC 🌲
Chinese Red Pine
Pinus tabuliformis
LC 🌲
Armand's Pine
Pinus armandii
LC 🌲
Bhutan Pine
Pinus wallichiana
NE 🌲
Chihuahua Pine
Pinus leiophylla
LC 🌲
Luchu Pine
Pinus luchuensis
LC 🌲
Bristlecone Pine
Pinus longaeva
LC 🌲
Chir pine
Pinus roxburghii
LC
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