Hinggan Fir
Abies nephrolepis (Trautv. ex Maxim.) Maxim.
Abies nephrolepis, known as Hinggan Fir, is a fir species native to northeastern China, Korea, and southeastern Russia. It is part of the Pinaceae family and was first described in 1866. The species is distributed in regions such as Amur, Khabarovsk, Manchuria, and Primorye.
Description
Abies nephrolepis is a coniferous tree found in the temperate regions of northeastern Asia. It is part of the genus Abies, which includes other fir species. The species is commonly called Hinggan Fir and is adapted to a range of habitats in its native distribution. It is characterized by typical fir features, including needle-like leaves and conical seed cones. The species is part of the broader Pinaceae family, which includes pines, spruces, and larches.
Other common names
Hinggan FirKhinghan FirManchurian firKhingan fir
Distribution
Global · SE · Amur · China North-Central · Khabarovsk · Korea · Manchuria · Primorye
Synonyms
Pinus nephrolepisAbies sibiricaAbies sibirica var. nephrolepisAbies sibiriconephrolepisAbies yoneyamaeAbies veitchii var. nephrolepisAbies nephrolepis f. chlorocarpaAbies koreana f. prostrata