slash pine
Pinus elliottii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (99 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Slash pine, scientifically known as Pinus elliottii, is a versatile conifer native to the southeastern United States. Renowned for its resinous properties, it holds significant medicinal potential. Historically, its extracts have been utilized for their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory qualities, offering valuable insights into natural therapeutic applications and pharmacology.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Pino elioti
French:
- Pin d'Elliott
- Pin à aiguilles longues
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Pinus elliottiiDistribution
This plant exhibits a widespread geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Southern Africa, it can be found growing within the Free State province. Its presence extends to the Western Indian Ocean, specifically on the island of Mauritius. In Australia, the species is established in both New South Wales and Queensland. Finally, it is also located within the Southwestern Pacific, specifically in New Caledonia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Free State | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | New Caledonia | WCVP |
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Georgia | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Louisiana | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pinus elliottii has 23 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ABIETIC ACID, BETA-PINENE, Borneol, CADINENE, CAMPHENE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ABIETIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Borneol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CADINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CAMPHENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Creosol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DEHYDROABIETIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dipentene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EO | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ISOPIMARIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
ABIETIC ACID
- Dr. Duke
BETA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
Borneol
- Dr. Duke
CADINENE
- Dr. Duke
CAMPHENE
- Dr. Duke
Creosol
- Dr. Duke
DEHYDROABIETIC ACID
- Dr. Duke
Dipentene
- Dr. Duke
EO
- Dr. Duke
ISOPIMARIC ACID
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Pinus elliottii has 74 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, Allelochemic, Allelopathic, Allergenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-Chronotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Inotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelopathic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anesthetic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiMS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiacetylcholine | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pinus elliottii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include E. coli.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| E. coli | In vivo (Athens, Greece) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |