Algerian Fir
Abies numidica de Lannoy ex Carrière
Abies numidica, known as the Algerian Fir, is a fir species native to Algeria. It is found specifically in the Kabylie region, particularly on the high-altitude peaks of Mount Tababor and Grand-Babor in the Tell Atlas. The species was described by Carrière in 1866, based on material collected from this area. The type specimen is not explicitly designated, but a relevant specimen is preserved at P with the barcode P 00507232. The species is distinguished from A. pinsapo in the protologue. It is currently known only from its type locality.
Description
Abies numidica is a fir species endemic to Algeria, confined to the Kabylie region, especially on the high-altitude summits of Mount Tababor and Grand-Babor. The species was first described by Carrière in 1866, with a detailed diagnosis distinguishing it from A. pinsapo. The protologue references specimens collected from the area but does not designate a type. A specimen at P (P 00507232) is considered potentially relevant but lacks direct linkage to the material mentioned in the original description. The species is known only from its type locality in the Kabylie region, at elevations where snow is nearly permanent in some areas.
Other common names
Algerian FirAlgerian Silver Fir
Distribution
FR · AM · Global · Algeria
Synonyms
Pinus baborensisPicea numidicaAbies baborensisAbies pinsapo var. baborensisAbies pinsapo var. numidicaAbies pinsapo subsp. numidica