Atlantic Maritime Pine
Pinus pinaster Aiton
Pinus pinaster, known as the Atlantic Maritime Pine, is a pine species native to south Atlantic Europe and the western Mediterranean. It is characterized by its rapid growth, long needles, and large cones with medium-sized seeds featuring large wings. The tree is widely distributed across several regions, including the Açores, Madeira, Portugal Continental, and various islands such as Faial, Graciosa, Pico, Santa Maria, São Miguel, Madeira, and Porto Santo. It is also found in TR, TN, ZA, Juan Fernandez Islands, HR, IE, Belgium, and its regions like Brussels-Capital, Flemish, and Walloon. First described in 1789 by Aiton, it belongs to the genus Pinus in the family Pinaceae.
Description
Pinus pinaster is a hardy pine species that thrives in a range of environments. Its fast growth rate and distinctive physical features, such as long needles and large cones, make it a notable species in its native habitats. The tree's adaptability and distribution across multiple regions highlight its ecological significance. It is a member of the Pinaceae family, a group of coniferous trees known for their economic and ecological importance. The species has been documented in various locations, including several islands in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, as well as parts of Europe and other regions.
Other common names
Maritime pinecluster pinepinaster pineAtlantic Maritime Pine
Distribution
Açores · Madeira · Portugal Continental · Faial Island · Graciosa Island · Pico Island · Santa Maria Island · São Miguel Island · Madeira Island · Porto Santo island · TR · TN · ZA · Juan Fernandez Islands · HR · IE · Belgium · Brussels-Capital Region · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · DZ · GB · PT · AR · Azores · Baleares · Channel Is.
Synonyms
Pinus maritimaPinus detritisPinus corteanaPinus helenicaPinus glomerataPinus scarinaPinus sancta-helenicaPinus monspeliensisPinus minorPinus halepensis var. maritimaPinus maritima var. majorPinus maritima var. minor