Pinus flexilis
Limber pine
Pinus flexilis, commonly known as the limber pine, is a resilient conifer native to the mountainous regions of western North America. Beyond its ecological importance, this species holds traditional medicinal value, with various parts historically used by indigenous cultures to treat ailments, showcasing its profound significance in ethnobotany.
- Scientific name: Pinus flexilis
- Family: Pinaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Pinidae and order Pinales, it is further categorized into the family Pinaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within 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 scientifically as Pinus flexilis, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In Hungarian, it is called Nevadai cirbolyafenyő, while in Arabic, it is known as صنوبر منحني. It is identified as Pi Limber in Catalan and as borovice ohebná in Czech. Furthermore, in German, the species is commonly called Biegsame Kiefer.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| hu | Nevadai cirbolyafenyő | Wikidata |
| ar | صنوبر منحني | Wikidata |
| ca | Pi Limber | Wikidata |
| cs | borovice ohebná | Wikidata |
| de | Biegsame Kiefer | Wikidata |
| et | kaljumänd | Wikidata |
| fr | Pin flexible | Wikidata |
| koi | Лунвыв-рытвыв чочком пожум | Wikidata |
| nv | Naatsisʼáán bińdíshchííʼ | Wikidata |
| pl | sosna giętka | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across the mountainous regions of Western North America. In Western Canada, its presence is noted throughout the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. Moving into the Northwestern United States, it can be found across the state of Idaho. The species also populates the rugged landscapes of Montana. Finally, its range extends further south into the high elevations of Colorado.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Canada | Alberta | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Idaho | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Montana | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Wyoming | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | North Dakota | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Nebraska | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | South Dakota | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the Limber Pine (Pinus flexilis), is valued for its specific chemical properties found within its foliage. The leaf essential oils derived from its needles contain various aromatic compounds that are often studied for their therapeutic potential. These volatile oils, extracted from the plant's photosynthetic structures, serve as a primary source of the medicinal constituents used in various traditional and contemporary applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf essential oils | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pinus flexilis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hirsutanonol, hirsutenone, oregonin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hirsutanonol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hirsutenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oregonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |