Siberian Fir

Abies sibirica · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Siberian Fir, scientifically known as Abies sibirica, is a majestic coniferous evergreen native to the dense taiga of Northern Asia. Renowned for its therapeutic essential oils, this resilient tree offers potent antibacterial and soothing properties, making it a cornerstone in traditional herbal medicine and modern aromatherapy applications.

Family
Pinaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Siberian Fir
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Abies sibirica f. alpina
  • Picea sibirica
  • Abies sibirica var. alpina
  • Pinus pichta
  • Pinus picea
  • Picea pichta
  • Abies semenovii
  • Abies krylovii
  • Abies sibirica var. semenovii
  • Abies sibirica var semenovii
  • Abeto de Siberia
  • Abies pichta

German:

  • Sibirische Tanne
  • Picea pichta
  • Abies semenovii
  • Abies pichta
  • sibirische Tanne

French:

  • Sapin de Sibérie
  • sapin de Sibérie

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Abies sibirica

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Pinidae and order Pinales, falling into the family Pinaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Abies.

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

Distribution

This plant, known as Abies sibirica, exhibits a specific geographical presence across several northern regions. Within Northern Europe, its distribution can be traced to countries such as Denmark and Finland. It is also found inhabiting the landscapes of Iceland. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the territories of Norway. Finally, the plant completes its northern European presence in Sweden.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Denmark WCVP
Northern Europe Finland WCVP
Northern Europe Iceland WCVP
Northern Europe Norway WCVP
Northern Europe Sweden WCVP
Eastern Europe Baltic States WCVP
Eastern Europe Central European Russia WCVP
Eastern Europe East European Russia WCVP
Eastern Europe North European Russia WCVP
Siberia Altay WCVP

Chemicals

Abies sibirica has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Terpenes, Terpenoids, Triterpenes.

Chemicals reported in Abies sibirica
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Terpenes 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Terpenoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Triterpenes 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Terpenes

  1. Oncotarget

Terpenoids

  1. Phytochemistry

Triterpenes

  1. Phytochemistry

Activities

Abies sibirica has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anxiolytic.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Anxiolytic Advances in gerontology = Uspekhi gerontologii (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Abies sibirica has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anxiety, arteriosclerosis, cancer, senescence.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
anxiety Advances in gerontology = Uspekhi gerontologii (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
arteriosclerosis Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
cancer Oncotarget (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
senescence Oncotarget (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
essential oils Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆