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Pinus teocote

AuthoritySchl. & Cham.
FamilyPinopsida:Pinaceae
Synonyms
Common namesAztec pine, candlewood pine, pinheiro Azteca
Editor
Ecocrop code8662



Notes
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
An evergreen tree.

GROWING PERIOD
Perennial. The tree can withstand a drought period of 4-6 months.

COMMON NAMES
Ocote.

FURTHER INF
Ocote occurs in southern Mexico in the state of Chiapas at elevations between 1100-2700 m. It is usually found on undulating country and only seldom on flat land.
Sources
SOURCES
Serrano C 1978 pp 15 [RAIN, TEMP, TEXT, FER, PH, DRA, DEP]