Abies fabri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mast.) Craib
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 11: 278. (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511139
Common Names
- Fabri's Fir
- Fabri's Silver Fir
- Fabri's Abies
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Abies fabri (also called Faber's Fir, among many other common names) is a large, evergreen conifer with long, light-green needles and small, purple cones. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Abies fabri is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Abies fabri sub. minensis (Bordères & Gaussen) RushforthAbies fabri sub. fabri
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abies fabri has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small, brown and winged. The seedlings are small and have a single needle-like leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Abies fabri is a medium-sized evergreen conifer that can reach heights of up to 40 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Abies fabri
Abies fabri can be found in the mountains of China.
Abies fabri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abies fabri?
Abies fabri
What is the common name of Abies fabri?
Fabre's Fir
What is the natural range of Abies fabri?
China
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
Maxwell Tylden Masters (1833-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mast.' in the authors string.
William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Abies fabri (Mast.) Craib: Placement according to April 2023 Classification