Pinus peuce
Macedonian pine
Pinus peuce, commonly known as the Weeping Blue Pine, is a majestic conifer native to high-altitude regions of Mexico and Guatemala. Renowned for its striking silvery-blue needles and elegant, pendulous branches, this resilient species thrives in cool climates, offering significant ornamental value and ecological importance in mountain ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Pinus peuce
- Family: Pinaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 a member of the family Pinaceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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 peuce, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Polish, it is called sosna rumelijska, while in Udmurt it is known as Румелиысь пужым. French speakers call it Pin de Macédoine, and in Estonian, it is known as rumeelia mänd. Additionally, in German, the species is commonly referred to as Rumelische Kiefer.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | sosna rumelijska | Wikidata |
| udm | Румелиысь пужым | Wikidata |
| fr | Pin de Macédoine | Wikidata |
| et | rumeelia mänd | Wikidata |
| de | Rumelische Kiefer | Wikidata |
| vi | Thông Macedonia | Wikidata |
| el | Βαλκανικό πεύκο | Wikidata |
| koi | Румелияись пожум | Wikidata |
| pnb | مقدونیہ دا چیڑ | Wikidata |
| hsb | Rumelska chójna | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark. Additionally, its presence extends to the northern territories of Finland. The species is also documented within the borders of Norway and Sweden. Finally, this medicinal plant is known to inhabit parts of Great Britain.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pinus peuce has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include monoterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| monoterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pinus peuce has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pinus peuce has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Inflammation, cancer.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |