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
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.
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
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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,
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Abies vejarii,
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Abies ziyuanensis,
Abies jaliscana,
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