Status:
valid
Authors:
(Trautv. ex. Maxim.) Maxim.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg III, 10: 486. (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511289
Common Names
- Nephrolepis Fir
- Abies nephrolepis
- Abies
Description
Abies nephrolepis (also called Korean Fir, among many other common names) is a coniferous tree native to Korea. It has a pyramidal shape with a broad base and a narrow top, and its needles are a glossy dark green. It prefers cool, moist climates and is often found in temperate forests.
Uses & Benefits
Abies nephrolepis is used for timber production, as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens, and for the production of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abies nephrolepis has a small, yellow-green flower and a small, brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a dark green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Abies nephrolepis is a coniferous evergreen tree native to the Himalayas. It is commonly cultivated for its attractive foliage and fragrant cones. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a cold frame or greenhouse.
Where to Find Abies nephrolepis
Abies nephrolepis is native to the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia to California. It can be found in coniferous forests at elevations between 1,500 and 3,000 meters.
Abies nephrolepis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abies nephrolepis?
Abies nephrolepis
What is the common name of Abies nephrolepis?
Khingan Fir
What is the natural habitat of Abies nephrolepis?
Mountainous regions of Northeastern 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,