AnAge entry for Pinus longaeva

Pinus longaeva is a species with negligible senescence

Classification (HAGRID: 04664)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae (Taxon entry)
    Phylum: Pinophyta
        Class: Pinopsida
            Order: Pinales
                Family: Pinaceae
                    Genus: Pinus
Species
Pinus longaeva
Common name
Great Basin bristlecone pine
Synonyms
Pinus aristata longaeva

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

IMR
Not yet available
MRDT
No MRDT detected
Maximum longevity
5,062 years (wild)
Source
ref. 1289
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

The bristlecone pine is considered an organism with negligible senescence because no functional decline with age has been observed. One old tree was estimated to be 5,062 years old [1289], though it is possible that even older trees exist. There have been other examples of this species living to 4000 years old [0501].

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 183352
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