Abies forrestii
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Abies forrestii Coltm.-Rog. |
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Divisio: Pinophyta Subdivisio: Pinophytina Classis: Pinopsida Subclassis: Pinidae Ordo: Pinales |
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Abies forrestii (= Abies delavayi var. forrestii, Abies delavayi var. smithii) is a tree.
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[edit] Naming
Abies forrestii was described in 1919 by Charles Coltman-Rogers. The name is considered as validly published.
[edit] Taxonomy
Abies forrestii is a species in the genus Abies (fir) which contains 48 species and belongs to the family of the Pinaceae (Pine Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
The trees grow to a height of approximately 20 meters.
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Abies forrestii is an evergreen plant with coniferous leaves with a cushion-like base. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are dark green.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The purple fruits are cones.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Abies forrestii is native to southwest China.
[edit] Cultivation
Abies forrestii can withstand temperatures down to -17,7º C.
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Abies forrestii
[edit] History
[edit] Abies forrestii in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
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