Status:
valid
Authors:
Martínez
Source:
wcs
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Biol. Univ. Nac. México 13: 621. (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511112
Common Names
- Durango Fir
- Durango Silver Fir
- Durango Abies
Description
Abies durangensis (also called Durango Fir, among many other common names) is a coniferous evergreen tree native to Mexico. 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 durangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for making furniture and other wood products.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Abies durangensis var. coahuilensis (I.M.Johnstone) Martínez
Abies durangensis var. durangensis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abies durangensis 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 durangensis is a slow-growing evergreen conifer, native to the mountains of western North America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a mix of sand and peat. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Abies durangensis
Abies durangensis is native to the mountains of western Mexico, from Durango south to Guerrero.
Abies durangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abies durangensis?
Abies durangensis
What is the common name of Abies durangensis?
Durango fir
What is the natural range of Abies durangensis?
Durango, Mexico
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,