| Pinus maximinoi | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Gymnospermae |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Pinales |
| Family: | Pinaceae |
| Genus: | Pinus |
| Subgenus: | P. subg. Pinus |
| Section: | P. sect. Trifoliae |
| Subsection: | P. subsect. Ponderosae |
| Species: | P. maximinoi |
| Binomial name | |
| Pinus maximinoi | |
Note the wealth of epiphytes to be found on the lateral branches 45m above the forest floor!
Climber at height above the lower canopy layer in Cusuco National Park, Honduras whilst on expedition with Operation Wallacea.
Pinus maximinoi, commonly known as thinleaf pine, is a species of conifer in the family Pinaceae. It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico at elevations of 1,500–2,400 m (4,900–7,900 ft). P. maximinoi reaches a height of 15–30 m (49–98 ft) and has smooth bark when young.
References
- ↑ Farjon, A. (2013). "Pinus maximinoi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T42380A2976474. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T42380A2976474.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
External links
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