Caribbean Pine
Pinus caribaea Morelet
Pinus caribaea, known as Caribbean Pine, is a pine species from the Pinaceae family. It is native to Central America, southeastern Mexico, and the northern West Indies. The species is part of subsection Australes in subgenus Pinus and is found in tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, including Bahamian pineyards, in lowland savannas and montane forests. It was first described in 1851 by Morelet.
Description
Caribbean Pine is a hard pine species that occurs in a wide range of habitats, from lowland savannas to montane forests. It is distributed across several regions, including BR, VU, SC, LK, Rapa Nui - Easter Islands, CK, NU, Pitcairn Islands, WS, SB, BD, CO, CD, NC, TH, FM, JM, VN, and MU. The species is adapted to tropical and subtropical coniferous forest environments and is an important component of ecosystems such as the Bahamian pineyards.
Other common names
Caribbean PineNicaragua PinePitch Pine
Distribution
BR · VU · SC · LK · Rapa Nui - Easter Islands · CK · NU · Pitcairn Islands · WS · SB · BD · CO · CD · NC · TH · FM · JM · VN · MU · SR · NG · CM · IN · GY · DM · GW · LR · SL · TG · GM
Synonyms
Pinus recurvataPinus caribaea var. anomala