Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alcoquiana
ID:
482685

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.J.Veitch ex. Lindl.) Carrière

Source:
wcs

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Traité Gén. Conif. ed. 343. (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482017

Common Names

  • Picea alcoquiana
  • Alcoqui Spruce
  • Alcoqui White Spruce

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Description

Picea alcoquiana (also called Alcoqui Spruce, among many other common names) is an evergreen, coniferous tree with needle-like leaves. It is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and Georgia. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in mountain forests.

Uses & Benefits

Picea alcoquiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber production and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Picea alcoquiana var. acicularis (Maxim. ex. Beissn.) Fitschen
Picea alcoquiana var. reflexa (Shiras.) Fitschen
Picea alcoquiana var. alcoquiana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Picea alcoquiana has small white flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picea alcoquiana is an evergreen conifer that can reach up to 20 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in late winter or early spring. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Picea alcoquiana

Picea alcoquiana is native to Mexico and can be found in temperate forests.

Picea alcoquiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picea alcoquiana?

Picea alcoquiana

What is the common name of Picea alcoquiana?

Alcoquian Spruce

What is the natural habitat of Picea alcoquiana?

Mountains of western North America

Species in the Picea genus

Picea albertiana, Picea alcoquiana, Picea abies, Picea brachytyla, Picea aurantiaca, Picea austropanlanica, Picea asperata, Picea koyamae, Picea lutzii, Picea likiangensis, Picea jezoensis, Picea koraiensis, Picea meyeri, Picea morrisonicola, Picea neoveitchii, Picea mariana, Picea martinezii, Picea maximowiczii, Picea crassifolia, Picea chihuahuana, Picea engelmannii, Picea breweriana, Picea farreri, Picea glehnii, Picea glauca, Picea wilsonii, Picea polita, Picea pungens, Picea obovata, Picea omorika, Picea smithiana, Picea spinulosa, Picea sitchensis, Picea notha, Picea rubens, Picea retroflexa, Picea purpurea, Picea schrenkiana, Picea linzhiensis, Picea orientalis, Picea fennica, Picea fennica, Picea mexicana, Picea pungsanensis, Picea mariorika, Picea moseri, Picea saaghii, Picea lutescends,

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

John Gould Veitch (1839-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veitch' in the authors string.
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Élie-Abel Carrière (1818-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carrière' in the authors string.