Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vejarii
ID:
512117

Status:
valid

Authors:
Martínez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Biol. Univ. Nac. México 13: 629. (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511449



Common Names

  • Abies vejarii
  • Vejarii Fir
  • Brazilian Fir


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Description

Abies vejarii (also called Vejar's Fir, among many other common names) is a species of fir native to Mexico. 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 vejarii is used for timber and pulpwood. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Abies vejarii var. macrocarpa Martínez
Abies vejarii var. vejarii
Abies vejarii sub. vejarii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Abies vejarii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Abies vejarii 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 vejarii

Abies vejarii is native to the mountains of western North America, including the Cascade Range and Sierra Nevada of California and Oregon.

Abies vejarii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abies vejarii?

Abies vejarii

What is the common name of Abies vejarii?

Vejarii Fir

What is the natural habitat of Abies vejarii?

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,