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ponderosa pine

Pinus ponderosa var. ponderosa · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Ponderosa pine, scientifically known as Pinus ponderosa var. ponderosa, is a majestic evergreen native to western North America. Beyond its towering presence, this species holds significant ethnobotanical value. Historically, indigenous cultures utilized its resin, needles, and bark for various medicinal purposes, valuing its unique aromatic and therapeutic properties.

Family
Pinaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Ponderosa Pine · North Plateau Ponderosa Pine · 1 more
Scientific synonyms
Pinus Ponderosa Var. Parryana · Pinus Ponderosa Var. Nigricans · 10 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Pinus ponderosa var. ponderosa

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

French:

  • pin ponderosa
  • pin ponderosa typique

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Pinidae and the order Pinales, falling under the family Pinaceae. Finally, it is categorized within the genus Pinus as the specific variety ponderosa.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Pinidae
Order Pinales
Family Pinaceae
Genus Pinus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions within the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented in Great Britain and Ireland. The species also extends its range further north into Sweden. Moving toward Middle Europe, the plant is found within the borders of Austria. Finally, its geographical reach includes the country of Germany.

Region Area
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Ireland
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Germany
Middle Europe Hungary
Southwestern Europe Spain
Southeastern Europe Greece
Southeastern Europe Italy
Southeastern Europe Romania

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Pinus ponderosa var. ponderosa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Pinosylvin, Pinosylvin monomethyl ether.

Chemicals reported in Pinus ponderosa var. ponderosa
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Pinosylvin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Pinosylvin monomethyl ether 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Pinosylvin

  1. Journal of industrial microbiology & biotechnology

Pinosylvin monomethyl ether

  1. Journal of industrial microbiology & biotechnology

Preparations

Pinus ponderosa var. ponderosa has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include bark extracts.

Preparations reported for Pinus ponderosa var. ponderosa
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Bark extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Bark extracts

  1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)