Abies pinsapo - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Universelle Genève n.s., 13: 402. (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511356
Common Names
- Pinsapo Fir
- Spanish Fir
- Andalusian Fir
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Abies pinsapo (also called Spanish fir, among many other common names) is a coniferous tree native to the mountains of southern Spain. It has a pyramidal shape with a dense crown and short, horizontal branches. Its needles are blue-green and its cones are cylindrical and upright. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in mountain forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Abies pinsapo is used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens. It is also used for timber, fuel, and essential oils.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Abies pinsapo sub. marocana (Trab.) Emb. & MaireAbies pinsapo sub. pinsapo
Abies pinsapo var. pinsapo
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abies pinsapo has small, yellow-green flowers, with small, brown seeds and seedlings with short, stiff needles.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Abies pinsapo is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in spring in a cold frame, and the cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Abies pinsapo
Abies pinsapo can be found in the mountains of Spain.
Abies pinsapo FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abies pinsapo?
Abies pinsapo
What is the common name of Abies pinsapo?
Pinsapo fir
What is the natural range of Abies pinsapo?
Southern Spain
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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Abies pinsapo Boiss.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification