Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 13: 255. (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511092
Common Names
- Delavay Fir
- Delavay Silver Fir
- Delavay's Silver Fir
Description
Abies delavayi (also called Delavay's Fir, among many other common names) is a coniferous evergreen tree native to China. It has a pyramidal shape and grows up to 40 m tall. It has a blue-green foliage and its cones are cylindrical and pendulous. It is found in montane and subalpine forests.
Uses & Benefits
Abies delavayi is used for its timber, which is used for construction, furniture, and other wood products. It is also used for its ornamental value, as it is a popular choice for landscaping. Its essential oils are used in aromatherapy and its needles are used in herbal medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Abies delavayi sub. fansipanensis (Q.P.Xiang, L.K.Fu & Nan Li) Rushforth
Abies delavayi var. motuoensis W.C.Cheng & L.K.Fu
Abies delavayi var. nukiangensis (W.C.Cheng & L.K.Fu) Farjon & Silba
Abies delavayi sub. delavayi
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abies delavayi has small, yellow-green flowers that are monoecious (both male and female flowers are found on the same plant). The seeds are small, winged, and brown. The seedlings are small, with short, dark green needles.
Cultivation and Propagation
Abies delavayi is an evergreen tree that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils, but is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a pot in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a cold frame.
Where to Find Abies delavayi
Abies delavayi is native to the mountains of western China, from Sichuan south to Yunnan.
Abies delavayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abies delavayi?
Abies delavayi
What is the common name of Abies delavayi?
Delavay's fir
What is the natural range of Abies delavayi?
Western China
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Abies cilicica,
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Abies delavayi,
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Abies fabri,
Abies fanjingshanensis,
Abies fargesii,
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