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Forrest's Fir

Abies forrestii var. forrestii · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Forrest's Fir, scientifically known as Abies forrestii var. forrestii, is a rare, coniferous evergreen native to the high-altitude forests of China. Renowned for its elegant needle structure and resilience, this botanical treasure holds significant ethnobotanical potential, offering unique phytochemical properties that warrant careful study for future medicinal applications.

Family
Pinaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Forrest'S Fir
Scientific synonyms
Abies Forrestii Subsp. Chengii · Abies Forrestii Var. Chengii · 2 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Abies forrestii var. forrestii

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

French:

  • Sapin de Forrest

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Pinidae. Within the order Pinales and family Pinaceae, it is classified under the genus Abiies as the specific variety forrestii.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Pinidae
Order Pinales
Family Pinaceae
Genus Abies

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is characterized by a specific and localized geographical distribution within East Asia. It can be found growing naturally in the South-Central regions of China. Additionally, its habitat extends into the high-altitude territories of Tibet. These specific locations define the primary environmental range where the species thrives. Consequently, its presence is strictly limited to these particular mountainous areas of China.

Region Area
China China South-Central
China Tibet

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Abies forrestii var. forrestii has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Isoferulaldehyde, Lignans.

Chemicals reported in Abies forrestii var. forrestii
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isoferulaldehyde 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Lignans 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flavonoids

  1. Planta medica

Isoferulaldehyde

  1. Planta medica

Lignans

  1. Planta medica

Activities

Abies forrestii var. forrestii has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor.

Activities reported in Abies forrestii var. forrestii
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antitumor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antitumor

  1. Planta medica