Abies vasconcellosiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Franco
Source:
wcs
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Portugaliae Act. Biol., Sér. B, Sist. 2: 143. (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511442
Common Names
- Abies vasconcellosiana
- Vasconcellosiana Fir
- Brazilian Fir
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Abies vasconcellosiana (also called Vasconcellos' Fir, among many other common names) is a species of fir native to Brazil. It is an evergreen coniferous tree growing to 20–30 m tall, with a trunk up to 1.2 m diameter. It is found in temperate forests in mountainous regions at altitudes of 1,000–2,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Abies vasconcellosiana is used for timber and pulpwood. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abies vasconcellosiana has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings are dark green and have short needles.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Abies vasconcellosiana is a slow-growing evergreen conifer that can reach heights of up to 15 m (50 ft). It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done through seeds, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Abies vasconcellosiana
Abies vasconcellosiana is native to the mountains of western North America, including the Cascade Range and Sierra Nevada of California and Oregon.
Abies vasconcellosiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abies vasconcellosiana?
Abies vasconcellosiana
What is the common name of Abies vasconcellosiana?
Vasconcellosiana Fir
What is the natural habitat of Abies vasconcellosiana?
It is native to the mountains of central and southern Mexico
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
João Manuel Antonio do Amaral Franco (1921-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franco' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Abies x vasconcellosiana Franco: Placement according to April 2023 Classification