Pinus parviflora
Japanese white pine
Pinus parviflora, commonly known as the Japanese White Pine, is a majestic evergreen native to East Asia. Highly valued for its nutritious edible seeds and aromatic resin, this species holds significant medicinal importance. It is traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to support respiratory health and promote overall systemic vitality.
- Scientific name: Pinus parviflora
- Family: Pinaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Pinidae. It is further classified within the order Pinales and the family Pinaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Pinus, specifically as the species Pinus parviflora.
| 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 parviflora, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In German, it is called Mädchen-Kiefer, while in Arabic, it is referred to as صنوبر صغير الأزرق. It is identified as borovice drobnokvětá in Czech, Pensel-Fyr in Danish, and is known as Jaapani mänd in Estonian.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Mädchen-Kiefer | Wikidata |
| ar | صنوبر صغير الأزهار | Wikidata |
| cs | borovice drobnokvětá | Wikidata |
| da | Pensel-Fyr | Wikidata |
| et | Jaapani mänd | Wikidata |
| fr | Pin blanc du Japon | Wikidata |
| hu | japán selyemfenyő | Wikidata |
| ja | ゴヨウマツ | Wikidata |
| ko | 섬잣나무 | Wikidata |
| koi | Ниппонісь чочком пожум | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of Eastern Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence can be specifically noted within the Kuril Islands. Moving southward, the species is also widely established throughout the various regions of Japan. Furthermore, the plant's natural range extends into the Korean Peninsula. Together, these locations highlight the specific ecological territories where Pinus parviflora thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pinus parviflora has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lignin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lignin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |