Abies guatemalensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rehder
Source:
wcs
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 20: 185. (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511185
Common Names
- Guatemalan Fir
- Guatemalan Silver Fir
- Guatemalan Silver Firs
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Abies guatemalensis (also called Guatemalan fir, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to Guatemala and Mexico. It has a pyramidal shape with a rounded top and grows up to 25 m (82 ft) tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and grows in temperate and subalpine climates.
Uses & Benefits
Abies guatemalensis is used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber production.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abies guatemalensis has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in spring and are followed by small, round, winged seeds. The seedlings are small and slow-growing.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Abies guatemalensis is a coniferous evergreen tree native to Central America. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall or spring. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Abies guatemalensis
Abies guatemalensis is native to Central America and can be found in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras.
Abies guatemalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abies guatemalensis?
Abies guatemalensis
What is the natural range of Abies guatemalensis?
Central America, from Guatemala to Nicaragua
What is the typical height of Abies guatemalensis?
20-30 m
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
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Abies guatemalensis Rehder: Placement according to April 2023 Classification