Pinus roxburghii Sarg.
A medium-sized deciduous tree known for its natural cleansing properties and wide ecological value.
Quick Facts
The native range extends from Tibet in China and Afghanistan through Pakistan, across northern India (in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh), Nepal and Bhutan, to Myanmar.
It generally occurs at lower altitudes than other pines in the Himalayas, from 500–2,000 m (1,600–6,600 ft), occasionally up to 2,300 m (7,500 ft).
Pinus roxburghii is a large tree reaching 30–50 metres (98–164 feet) with a trunk diameter of up to 2 m.The bark is red-brown, thick and deeply fissured at the base of the trunk, thinner and flaky in the upper crown. The leaves are needle-like, in fascicles of three, very slender, 20–35 centimetres (8–14 inches) long, and distinctly yellowish green
- Pinus roxburghii, also known as chir pine, has various uses including medicinal, ornamental, and as a source of timber and resin. Its bark is used for making decorative items, and the wood is used for light construction, plywood, and veneer. The plant also has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
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Pinus roxburghii Sarg.
A medium-sized deciduous tree known for its natural cleansing properties and wide ecological value.
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Native Information
The native range extends from Tibet in China and Afghanistan through Pakistan, across northern India (in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh), Nepal and Bhutan, to Myanmar.
Habitat
It generally occurs at lower altitudes than other pines in the Himalayas, from 500–2,000 m (1,600–6,600 ft), occasionally up to 2,300 m (7,500 ft).
Habit
Pinus roxburghii is a large tree reaching 30–50 metres (98–164 feet) with a trunk diameter of up to 2 m.The bark is red-brown, thick and deeply fissured at the base of the trunk, thinner and flaky in the upper crown. The leaves are needle-like, in fascicles of three, very slender, 20–35 centimetres (8–14 inches) long, and distinctly yellowish green
Uses
- Pinus roxburghii, also known as chir pine, has various uses including medicinal, ornamental, and as a source of timber and resin. Its bark is used for making decorative items, and the wood is used for light construction, plywood, and veneer. The plant also has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
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