Abies chensiensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tiegh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 38: 413. (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511051
Common Names
- Chensiensis Fir
- Abies chensiensis
- Abies
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Abies chensiensis (also called Chens' Fir, among many other common names) is a species of conifer in the family Pinaceae. It is native to the mountains of central China. This evergreen tree typically grows in high-altitude forests, and can reach heights of up to 40 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Abies chensiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for making furniture and other wood products.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Abies chensiensis sub. salouenensis (Bordères & Gaussen) RushforthAbies chensiensis sub. yulongxueshanensis Rushforth
Abies chensiensis sub. chensiensis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abies chensiensis flowers are small and yellow-green, and are borne in dense clusters. The seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings are slender and conical.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Abies chensiensis is a hardy evergreen conifer that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is relatively easy to propagate from seed, cuttings, or grafting. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a cold frame or seedbed. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a cold frame or in a pot with a well-drained soil mix. Grafting is best done in late winter or early spring.
Where to Find Abies chensiensis
Abies chensiensis can be found in the Sichuan and Yunnan provinces of China.
Abies chensiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abies chensiensis?
Abies chensiensis
What are the common names of Abies chensiensis?
Chen's Fir, Silver Fir, and Mountain Fir
Where is Abies chensiensis found?
Abies chensiensis is found in western China, from Sichuan to Yunnan
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
Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem (1839-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiegh.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Abies chensiensis Tiegh.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification