Abies spectabilis
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Abies spectabilis (D.Don) Spach |
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Divisio: Pinophyta Subdivisio: Pinophytina Classis: Pinopsida Subclassis: Pinidae Ordo: Pinales |
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Abies spectabilis (= Abies webbiana), commonly known as Himalayan Fir, is a tree.
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[edit] Naming
Abies spectabilis was already described and the name validly published by David Don. It was not until 1841, however, that Édouard Spach reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.
[edit] Taxonomy
The Himalayan Fir 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
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Abies spectabilis is an evergreen plant with coniferous leaves with a cushion-like base. The leaves are arranged opposite one another.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The fruits are cones.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Abies spectabilis is native to the Himalayan regions of Afghanistan, India, Nepal and Bhutan.
[edit] Cultivation
The Himalayan Fir can withstand temperatures down to -12,2º 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 spectabilis
[edit] History
[edit] Abies spectabilis 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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