Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
religiosa
ID:
512044

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Schltdl. & Cham.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 77. (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511376

Common Names

  • Religiosa Fir
  • Sacred Fir
  • Holy Fir

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Description

Abies religiosa (also called Sacred 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 religiosa 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 religiosa sub. mexicana (Martínez) Strandby, K.I.Chr. & M.Sørensen
Abies religiosa sub. religiosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Abies religiosa 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 religiosa

Abies religiosa is native to the mountains of western North America.

Abies religiosa FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Abies religiosa?

Abies religiosa is native to the mountains of Mexico and Central America.

What is the height of Abies religiosa?

Abies religiosa can reach heights of up to 40 feet.

What is the lifespan of Abies religiosa?

Abies religiosa can live for up to 200 years.

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Abies religiosa (Kunth) Schltdl. & Cham.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification