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Italian stone pine

Pinus pinea

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Libya, South Africa, Tunisia), Asia (Armenia, Cyprus, Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay).

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇦🇲 Armenia 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇱🇾 Libya 🇲🇹 Malta 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇪🇸 Spain 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇳 Tunisia 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇾 Uruguay

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Coniferophyta (Conifers)

Class

Pinopsida (Conifers)

Order

Pinales (Pines & Allies)

Family

Pinaceae (Pine Family)

Genus

Pinus (Pines)

Species

Pinus pinea (Italian stone pine)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pino Piñonero

French Pin parassol

German Schirmkiefer

Portuguese pinheiro-da-itália

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Italian stone pine?

The scientific name of Italian stone pine is Pinus pinea. It belongs to the genus Pinus.

What is the conservation status of Italian stone pine?

Italian stone pine (Pinus pinea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Italian stone pine live?

Italian stone pine is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Libya, South Africa, Tunisia), Asia (Armenia, Cyprus, Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay).. Countries include Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Brazil, Cyprus, France, Ireland, Libya, Malta, Norway.

What family does Italian stone pine belong to?

Italian stone pine (Pinus pinea) belongs to the genus Pinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pinaceae.

Is Italian stone pine endangered?

No, Italian stone pine (Pinus pinea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Italian stone pine belong to?

Italian stone pine (Pinus pinea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Italian stone pine?

The closest relatives of Italian stone pine in the genus Pinus include Aleppo pine, Amami Pine, American Red Pine, Apache Pine, Arizona Pine.