Status:
valid
Authors:
de Lannoy ex. Carrière
Source:
wcs
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Rev. Hort. 38: 106. (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511319
Common Names
- Numidica Fir
- Abies numidica
- Abies
Description
Abies numidica (also called Algerian fir, among many other common names) is a coniferous tree native to the mountains of northern Africa. It has a pyramidal shape with a straight trunk and a narrow, pointed crown. Its needles are dark green and grow in two rows along the branch. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and grows in both full sun and partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Abies numidica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for timber production and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abies numidica has a small, yellow-green flower and a small, brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a dark green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Abies numidica: Abies numidica is a large evergreen conifer native to North Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The seed should be kept moist until germination, which usually takes place within a few weeks. Cuttings can also be taken from mature plants.
Where to Find Abies numidica
Abies numidica 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 numidica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abies numidica?
Abies numidica
What is the common name of Abies numidica?
Numidian Fir
What is the natural habitat of Abies numidica?
Mountainous regions of North Africa
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
de Lannoy: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Lannoy' in the authors string.