Pinus teocote
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| Pinus teocote | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Pinales |
| Family: | Pinaceae |
| Genus: | Pinus |
| Species: | P. teocote |
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| Pinus teocote Schiede ex Schltdl. & Cham. | |
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| Natural range of Pinus teocote | |
Pinus teocote (Teocote) is a species of conifer in the Pinaceae family. It is endemic to Mexico. 20–30 m tall and 75 cm diameter. Straight trunk and dense top. It grows at 1500–3200 mm. Most of the rainfall in its habitat occurs in summer.
Wood: white-yellowish, moderate in quality, the resin is used to produce turpentine
References
- Conifer Specialist Group 1998. Pinus teocote. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 10 July 2007.
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