Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lojac.) Mattei
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Boll. Reale Orto Bot. Palermo 7: 64. (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511286
Common Names
- Nebrodensis Fir
- Nebrodensis Silver Fir
- Nebrodensis Abies
Description
Abies nebrodensis (also called Nebrod Fir, among many other common names) is a coniferous evergreen tree native to Sicily and Calabria. It has a pyramidal shape and grows up to 40 meters tall. It is found in moist, cool temperate forests and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C.
Uses & Benefits
Abies nebrodensis is used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens. It is also used in timber production and for the production of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abies nebrodensis has a small, yellow-green flower and a small, brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a dark green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Abies nebrodensis is a coniferous evergreen tree native to the Himalayas. It is commonly cultivated for its attractive foliage and fragrant cones. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a cold frame or greenhouse.
Where to Find Abies nebrodensis
Abies nebrodensis is native to the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia to California. It can be found in coniferous forests at elevations between 1,500 and 3,000 meters.
Abies nebrodensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abies nebrodensis?
Abies nebrodensis
What is the common name of Abies nebrodensis?
Sicilian Fir
What is the natural habitat of Abies nebrodensis?
Mountainous regions of Sicily
Species in the Abies genus
Species in the Pinaceae family
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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,