Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
masjoannis
ID:
1556237

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Soto, J.I.García Viñas & E.P.Bujarrabal

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Malac. 42 (2): 218. (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000035400

Common Names

  • Abies masjoannis
  • Masjoannis Abies
  • Abies

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Description

Abies masjoannis (also called Masjoan Fir, among many other common names) is a species of conifer native to the Mediterranean. It has a pyramidal habit and grows to a height of 10–20 m (33–66 ft). It is found in montane coniferous forests and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Abies masjoannis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Abies masjoannis has small, white flowers with a tubular shape and a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have lanceolate leaves with a toothed margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Abies masjoannis 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 mature stems and placed in a moist, sandy soil. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Abies masjoannis

Abies masjoannis can be found in coniferous forests in the western United States.

Abies masjoannis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abies masjoannis?

Abies masjoannis

What is the common name of Abies masjoannis?

Masjoen Fir

What is the natural habitat of Abies masjoannis?

Mountain forests in the Himalayas

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