Pinus edulis
Pinus edulis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (361 studies) · ★★★★★
, scientifically known as Pinus eduledis, is a remarkable coniferous species native to the Andean highlands. Renowned for its ecological significance and medicinal potential, this tree provides resin and needles used in traditional healing. It plays a vital role in mountain ecosystems, offering both environmental stability and therapeutic benefits.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Pinus edulisDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of locations across the United States. In the Northwestern U.S.A., it can be found growing in Colorado and Wyoming. Moving toward the North-Central U.S.A., its presence extends into Oklahoma. The species also inhabits the Southwestern U.S.A., specifically within the state of Arizona. Finally, its distribution reaches as far as California in the Southwest.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Wyoming | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Utah | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | New Mexico | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pinus edulis has 42 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ash, CALCIUM, COPPER, FAT, GLUTAMIC ACID.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ash | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COPPER | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GLUTAMIC ACID | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gadoleic acid | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IRON | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoleucine | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MAGNESIUM | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PHOSPHORUS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pinus edulis has 319 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, ACE-Inhibitor, Acidulant, Adjuvant, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acidulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Adjuvant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anemiagenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |