Status:
valid
Authors:
(Antoine & Kotschy) Carrière
Source:
wcs
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Traité Gén. Conif. 229. (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511062
Common Names
- Cilicica Fir
- Cilicica Silver Fir
- Cilicica Abies
Description
Abies cilicica (also called Cilician Fir, among many other common names) is a species of coniferous tree native to Turkey. It is an evergreen tree, growing up to 30 meters tall, with long, soft needles and small, yellow-green cones.
Uses & Benefits
Abies cilicica is used for its timber, which is used for construction, furniture, and other wood products. It is also used for its ornamental value, as it is a popular choice for landscaping. Its essential oils are used in aromatherapy and its needles are used in herbal medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Abies cilicica sub. isaurica Coode & Cullen
Abies cilicica sub. cilicica
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abies cilicica 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Abies cilicica 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 cilicica
Abies cilicica can be found in the mountains of Turkey and the Caucasus.
Abies cilicica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abies cilicica?
Abies cilicica
What is the family of Abies cilicica?
Pinaceae
What is the common name of Abies cilicica?
Cilicica abies
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,