Pinus kesiya

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the South-Central areas as well as within Tibet. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in Assam and throughout Bangladesh. Its range also extends into the Indo-China region, specifically reaching into Cambodia. Together, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where the species thrives.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Pinus kesiya is characterized by its nature as a perennial species, maintaining its presence in the ecosystem over many years. As a phanerophyte, it exhibits a growth form where the stem is well above the ground, allowing it to dominate forest canopies. This tree maintains an evergreen deciduousness, meaning it retains its foliage throughout the year, ensuring continuous photosynthetic activity. Its developmental strategy is consistent with its classification as a phanerophyte, focusing on long-term structural stability and height to thrive in its natural habitat.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Pinus kesiya is characterized by its growth form as a large, woody tree that typically reaches a mean height of approximately 40 m. As a terrestrial organism, it is non-aquatic and does not function as an epiphyte, maintaining a self-supporting structure rather than acting as a climber, liana, or vine. The plant is entirely independent in its nutritional requirements, possessing no parasitic tendencies. Its structural integrity is defined by its robust, woody nature, which supports its significant stature within its natural habitat.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

40 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Pinus kesiya is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which governs its carbon fixation processes. Its foliage is composed of linear leaves with entire margins, lacking any specialized leaf thorns or spines. The plant exhibits a consistent Specific Leaf Area (SLA) of approximately 85.46443257 cm²/g, indicating a uniform leaf mass per unit area. In terms of structural density, the stem possesses a specific density (SSD) of 555.5 mg/cm³. Furthermore, Pinus kesiya does not function as a nitrogen fixer, relying instead on soil nutrient availability rather than symbiotic nitrogen fixation.

Leaf form :

linear

Leaf margin :

entire

Leaf spines :

no

Leaf thorns :

no

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Specific Leaf Area (SLA) min:

85.46443257 cm²/g

Stem specific density (SSD) mean:

555.5 mg/cm³

Reproduction

The reproduction of Pinus kesiya is characterized by an abiotic pollination syndrome, specifically relying on wind as the primary mechanism for pollen transfer. This anemophilous process ensures the movement of genetic material through the air, rather than through biotic vectors such as insects or birds. Following successful fertilization, the plant produces seeds that exhibit specific physical dimensions; the seed mass typically ranges from a minimum of 0.016799 g to a maximum of 0.0189 g, with an average seed mass calculated at approximately 0.0173813333333333 g.

Pollination syndrome :

wind

Pollination syndrome :

abiotic

Seed mass max:

0.0189 g

Seed mass mean:

0.0173813333333333 g

Seed mass min:

0.016799 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Pinus kesiya has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ABIETIC ACID, ALPHA-PINENE, BETA-PINENE, CAMPHENE, LONGIFOLENE.

ABIETIC ACID

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ALPHA-PINENE

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BETA-PINENE

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CAMPHENE

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LONGIFOLENE

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TURPENTINE

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Tannin

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Activities

Pinus kesiya has 63 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Allelochemic, Allelopathic, Allergenic, Anthelmintic, AntiHIV.

Allelochemic

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Allelopathic

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Allergenic

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Anthelmintic

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AntiHIV

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Antiacne

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Antibacterial

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Anticancer

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Anticariogenic

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Antidiarrheic

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