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Single Leaf Piñon

Pinus monophyllafam. Pinaceae
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Pinus monophylla (Single Leaf Piñon) — botanical photograph
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Prezentare

Pinus monophylla, cunoscută sub numele de Piñon cu o Folia unică, este un arbore nativ în zonele aride din New Mexico și state-urile vecine, inclusiv Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada și părți ale Mexicului. Consemnate pentru cei mâncați, această plantă se dezvoltă în soare complet cu suport de pământ bine drenat care poate varia de la sandy la medium. Prefere un pH între 6,2 și 7,5 și este durabil în zonele 6-8. Îndepărtându-se de 10 metri în înălțime, Piñonul cu o Folia unică este distins printr-o folie unică precum un fil, separându-l de alte specii de pin.

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What is Single Leaf Piñon?

Pinus monophylla, cunoscută sub numele de Piñon cu o Folia unică, este un arbore nativ în zonele aride din New Mexico și state-urile vecine, inclusiv Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada și părți ale Mexicului.

What is Single Leaf Piñon used for?

Traditionally used for immune support. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.

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Beneficii și dovezi

1 claim · traditional-use context
Traditional-use context
These notes are presented as ethnobotanical context. No cited clinical references are catalogued for this plant yet.
  • Pinus species have been traditionally used in Native American medicine to support immune health, often prepared as a decoction. Single Leaf Piñon may help bolster the body's defenses against seasonal challenges.

    The mechanism is not fully characterised but likely involves bioactive compounds such as phenolic acids and flavonoids that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

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Cultivare

Pinus monophylla se dezvoltă în soare complet și preferă suportul de pământ bine drenat cu un pH între 6,2 și 7,5. Este tolerabil la lipsa apelor, dar poate face față și condițiilor umide. Această arbore crește cel mai bine în suporturi de pământ luate (sandy) la medium și atinge înălțimi de aproximativ 10 metri. Propagează-te prin semințe, fiind nativ în regiuni precum New Mexico, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada și părți ale Mexicului. Durabil în zonele temperate din zonele 6-8, acest arbore necesită un minim de apă uneori stabilizat și poate fi o adăugare valoare la orice hortă sau paisaj.
Light
Full sun
Water
Dry, Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium
Hardiness
6-8
Habit
Tree
Mature size
10.0 m tall
Soil pH
6.2–7.5
For first-time growers

How to grow Single Leaf Piñon for the first time

8steps

Start with a simple single leaf piñon tree to experience growing a hardy, low-maintenance plant.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    A young single leaf piñon sapling and well-draining soil.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant in spring or fall when temperatures are mild.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Ensure the soil is light, sandy, with a pH between 6.2 and 7.5; avoid heavy clay.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Transplant young saplings from a nursery pot to your garden bed.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Water sparingly but thoroughly once every week, ensuring the soil is moist but not waterlogged.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Provide full sun exposure and minimal watering; avoid overwatering. Prune only if necessary to remove dead branches.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain tree shape, focusing on removing any weak or crossing branches.

  8. 8

    Common mistakes

    Overwatering, planting in heavy soil, and not providing enough sunlight are common pitfalls.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:Seed
Edible uses: Condiment
Other uses:AdhesiveDyeFire starterHerbicidePitchPlasterRoofingLumber
Contextrange · companions · related
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Distribuție

8 native · 7 introduced
Distribution across0 continents· 8 native· 7 introduced
Broader regions
native:Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah
introduced:Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, Utah
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Specimen gallery

1 image
Pinus monophylla (Single Leaf Piñon) — botanical photograph
Single Leaf Piñon (Pinus monophylla)
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See also

8 related

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