Pinus longaeva or Pinus aristata var. longaeva

Discussion in 'Plants: Nomenclature and Taxonomy' started by Daniel Mosquin, Apr 2, 2011.

  1. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Since the topic came up in this thread, I thought I'd start a discussion.

    GRIN suggests Pinus longaeva, but I note a few other places suggest the alternate. Has this been "settled" taxonomically yet?
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Pinus longaeva, definitely. It is both genetically and morphologically closer to P. balfouriana than to P. aristata, but is distinct from both.
     
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    species looks the same as Pinus aristata but these don't have the resin on the needles...
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    It doesn't look the same! Crown structure, foliage character, needle anatomy, and cones all differ conspicuously.

    PS my experience: I've studied all of them (P. aristata, P. longaeva, and both subspecies of P. balfouriana) in the wild ;-)
     
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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    (so is 'Sherwood Compact' P. aristata or P. longaeva ?)
     
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    dcsteg Active Member 10 Years

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    Not questioning your experience at all. We all know you.

    Well then...with your a fore mentioned experience you should be able to give us a correct name for this cultivar.

    What is it if not Pinus aristata var. longaeva 'Sherwood Compact'?
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Don't know for certain yet, the photos posted on the other thread are too small to tell for certain whether it is a cultivar of P. aristata or of P. longaeva. If anyone can post some clearer large pics, it should be easy enough to tell.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Just seen some larger pics posted on Gardenweb. It is Pinus longaeva.
     
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    So then to be correct the name tag should read: Pinus lonaeva 'Sherwood Compact'.

    In the states it's known strictly as Pinus aristrata 'Sherwood Compact.

    I will wait for further discussion to really nail this down.

    Dave
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Yep
     
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