Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
recurvata
ID:
512040

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 37: 423. (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511372



Common Names

  • Recurvata Fir
  • Curved Silver Fir
  • Curved Fir


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Description

Abies recurvata (also called Recurved fir, among many other common names) is a coniferous tree native to the mountains of western North America. 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 recurvata 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 recurvata var. ernestii (Rehder) Rushforth
Abies recurvata var. recurvata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Abies recurvata has small, yellow-green flowers, with small, brown seeds and seedlings with long, curved needles.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Abies recurvata 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 recurvata

Abies recurvata is native to the mountains of western Mexico.

Abies recurvata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abies recurvata?

Abies recurvata

What is the common name of Abies recurvata?

Himalayan fir

What is the natural habitat of Abies recurvata?

Himalayan region

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,