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Formosa Pine

Pinus taiwanensis Hayata
Formosa Pine
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Pinus taiwanensis, known as Formosa Pine, is a conifer in the family Pinaceae. It is endemic to Taiwan and was described by Hayata in 1911.

Description

Pinus taiwanensis is a species of pine native exclusively to Taiwan. It belongs to the genus Pinus and the family Pinaceae. The species was first published in 1911 by Hayata. Commonly referred to as Formosa Pine, it is found in its native range and has been recorded in global botanical records.

Other common names

Formosa PineTaiwan Black PineFormosan pineTaiwan pine

Distribution

TW · Global · Taiwan

Synonyms

Pinus luchuensis subsp. taiwanensisPinus brevispica

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