Abies borisii-regis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 235. (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511023
Common Names
- Borisii-regis Fir
- Borisii-regis Abies
- Abies Borisii-regis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Abies borisii-regis (also called Royal Fir, among many other common names) is a species of conifer in the family Pinaceae. It is native to the mountains of the western Balkans, from Albania to Bulgaria. This evergreen tree typically grows in high-altitude forests, and can reach heights of up to 40 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Abies borisii-regis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its timber, which is used in the construction of furniture and other wooden items.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abies borisii-regis has small, yellowish-green flowers that are born in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Abies borisii-regis is a coniferous tree that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by seed or by cuttings.
Where to Find Abies borisii-regis
Abies borisii-regis is native to the Caucasus Mountains.
Abies borisii-regis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abies borisii-regis?
Abies borisii-regis
What is the common name of Abies borisii-regis?
Boris Fir
What is the natural range of Abies borisii-regis?
Caucasus Mountains
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
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Abies x borisii-regis Mattf.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification