Pinus banksiana
Jack pine
Pinus banksiana, commonly known as the Jack Pine, is a resilient conifer native to North America. Beyond its ecological importance in forest regeneration, it holds medicinal value. Traditionally, its resin and needles have been utilized for their antiseptic and soothing properties, offering natural remedies for respiratory and skin ailments.
- Scientific name: Pinus banksiana
- Family: Pinaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Pinidae and the order Pinales, it is a member of the family Pinaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Pinus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Pinaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pinus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known as Pinus banksiana, is referred to by various names depending on the language, such as Банкс пожум in koi, Сосна Банкса in ru, Banks-pino in eo, Banks şamı in az, and 北美短叶松 in zh.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| koi | Банкс пожум | Wikidata |
| ru | Сосна Банкса | Wikidata |
| eo | Banks-pino | Wikidata |
| az | Banks şamı | Wikidata |
| zh | 北美短叶松 | Wikidata |
| de | Banks-Kiefer | Wikidata |
| tr | Banks çamı | Wikidata |
| fr | Pin gris | Wikidata |
| sk | borovica Banksova | Wikidata |
| pl | sosna Banksa | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Pinus banksiana, displays a specific distribution across several regions in Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Moving toward the center of the continent, it is also found within Middle Europe. Specifically, the species inhabits parts of Austria within this central zone. Additionally, its range extends through the territories of Czechia-Slovakia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Jack Pine, possesses various anatomical features that contribute to its overall biology and medicinal potential. While the needles and resin are often the focus of its chemical properties, the bark serves as a vital protective layer for the tree's vascular system. In certain traditional applications, the bark of Pinus banksiana has been utilized, reflecting the diverse ways in which different parts of the conifer are integrated into botanical studies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pinus banksiana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include pinosylvin, pinosylvin monomethyl ether.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pinosylvin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pinosylvin monomethyl ether | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |