Aztec Pine
Pinus teocote Schied. ex Schltdl. & Cham.
Pinus teocote, known as Aztec Pine, is a conifer in the Pinaceae family. It is native to Mexico and can grow up to 30 m tall with a trunk diameter of 75 cm. It typically has a straight trunk and a dense canopy. This species is found at elevations between 1,500 and 3,000 m, where most of the annual rainfall occurs during the summer months.
Description
Pinus teocote is a tall conifer species that is endemic to Mexico. It is part of the Pinaceae family and is commonly called Aztec Pine. The tree can reach heights of 20–30 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 75 cm. It features a straight trunk and a dense crown. This species is adapted to high elevations, growing between 1,500 and 3,000 m. Its habitat experiences most of its rainfall during the summer season.
Other common names
Aztec PinePino PrietoTeocote Pine
Distribution
Global · Mexico Central · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Northwest · Mexico Southeast · Mexico Southwest
Synonyms
Pinus hugeliiPinus kegeliiPinus interpositaPinus galocotePinus tumidaPinus vilmorinianaPinus otteanaPinus microcarpaPinus mullerianaPinus calocotePinus besserianaPinus patula var. strictaPinus vilmoriniana var. besserianaPinus teocote var. macrocarpaPinus teocote f. macrocarpaPinus teocote subsp. macrocarpaPinus teocote f. quinquefoliataPinus teocote subsp. quinquefoliata