Picea orientalis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Peterm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenreich 235. (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000736005
Common Names
- Orientalis Picea
- Picea Orientalis
- Picea Orientalis Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Picea orientalis (also called Oriental Spruce, among many other common names) is a species of spruce native to the Caucasus region. It is a medium-sized evergreen coniferous tree growing to 25–35 m tall. It has a straight trunk with reddish-brown bark and long, spreading branches. It is found in the mountains of the Caucasus region, growing in humid, temperate forests.
Uses & Benefits
Picea orientalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Picea orientalis has a yellow-green flower with a white centre. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have a single, needle-like leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Picea orientalis is a hardy, evergreen tree that can be grown in a variety of soil types. It prefers full sun and can tolerate light shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Picea orientalis
Picea orientalis can be found in the temperate forests of Turkey and the Caucasus.
Picea orientalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Picea orientalis?
Picea orientalis
What is the common name of Picea orientalis?
Oriental spruce
Where is Picea orientalis found?
It is found in eastern Europe and western Asia
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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Ludwig Petermann (1806-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peterm.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Picea orientalis (L.) Peterm.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification