Abies alba - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1756
Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 7.: n. 1 (1756)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510976
Common Names
- Silver Fir
- Abies alba
- Abies
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Abies alba (also called 'Silver fir', among many other common names) is a species of coniferous tree in the family Pinaceae. It is native to western North America, where it is found in wet mountain forests. It is an evergreen coniferous tree with needle-like leaves and yellow-green cones.
Uses & Benefits
Abies alba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant smell and is often used as a natural air freshener. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Abies alba sub. albaFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Abies alba is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Abies alba: Abies alba is a coniferous tree native to Europe. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or fall and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Abies alba
Abies alba can be found in the mountains of Europe and western Asia.
Abies alba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abies alba?
Abies alba
What is the common name of Abies alba?
Silver Fir
Where is Abies alba native to?
Europe
Species in the Abies genus
Species in the Pinaceae family
Abies alba, Abies amabilis, Abies balsamea, Abies beshanzuensis, Abies borisii-regis, Abies bracteata, Abies cephalonica, Abies chensiensis, Abies cilicica, Abies concolor, Abies delavayi, Abies densa, Abies durangensis, Abies fabri, Abies fanjingshanensis, Abies fargesii, Abies firma, Abies flinckii, Abies forrestii, Abies fraseri, Abies grandis, Abies guatemalensis, Abies hickelii, Abies hidalgensis, Abies holophylla, Abies homolepis, Abies kawakamii, Abies koreana, Abies lasiocarpa, Abies magnifica, Abies mariesii, Abies nebrodensis, Abies nephrolepis, Abies nordmanniana, Abies numidica, Abies pindrow, Abies pinsapo, Abies procera, Abies recurvata, Abies religiosa, Abies sachalinensis, Abies sibirica, Abies spectabilis, Abies squamata, Abies veitchii, Abies vejarii, Abies yuanbaoshanensis, Abies ziyuanensis, Abies jaliscana, Abies phanerolepis,
References
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Abies alba Mill.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification