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Pinus maximinoi

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Species of conifer

Pinus maximinoi
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Gymnospermae
Division: Pinophyta
Class: Pinopsida
Order: Pinales
Family: Pinaceae
Genus: Pinus
Subgenus: P. subg. Pinus
Section: P. sect. Trifoliae
Subsection: P. subsect. Ponderosae
Species: P. maximinoi
Binomial name
Pinus maximinoi
H.E.Moore
Pine branch covered in epiphytes including lichen, orchids and more.
Note the wealth of epiphytes to be found on the lateral branches 45m above the forest floor!
Tree climber in an emergent pine tree in the cloud forest of Honduras.
Climber at height above the lower canopy layer in Cusuco National Park, Honduras whilst on expedition with Operation Wallacea.

Pinus maximinoi, commonly known as thinleaf pine, is a species of conifer in the family Pinaceae. It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico at elevations of 1,500–2,400 m (4,900–7,900 ft). P. maximinoi reaches a height of 15–30 m (49–98 ft) and has smooth bark when young.

References

  1. Farjon, A. (2013). "Pinus maximinoi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T42380A2976474. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T42380A2976474.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.

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Taxon identifiers
Pinus maximinoi


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