Abies webbiana
Abies spectabilis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Extensive (157 studies) · ★★★★☆
Abies webbiana, scientifically known as Abies spectabilis, is a majestic fir species native to the high-altitude forests of the Himalayas. Renowned for its striking conical shape and fragrant needles, this evergreen holds significant ethnobotanical value, traditionally utilized in various medicinal practices to treat respiratory ailments and promote wellness.
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaves
- Common names
- Himalayan Fir
- Scientific synonyms
- Abies Webbiana Var. Brevifolia · Abies Spectabilis Var. Brevifolia · 4 more
Names
Common Names
- Himalayan fir
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Pinus spectabilis
- Pinus webbiana
- Picea webbiana
- Abies webbiana
- Abies chiloensis
- Abies chilrowensis
- Abeto del Himalaya
German:
- Himalaya-Tanne
- Pinus spectabilis
- Himalaja-Tanne
- Abies webbiana
- Pinus webbiana
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Abies spectabilisSynonyms
- Abies webbiana var. brevifolia
- Abies spectabilis var. brevifolia
- Abies spectabilis var. langtangensis
- Abies spectabilis subsp. langtangensis
- Picea naphta
- Pinus spectabilis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified 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 exhibits a specialized distribution across several high-altitude regions of Asia. In Western Asia, its presence can be recorded within the mountainous terrain of Afghanistan. It also thrives in the elevated regions of Tibet within China. Within the Indian Subcontinent, the species is found across Nepal and throughout Pakistan. Furthermore, its range extends significantly into the West Himalaya region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Abies spectabilis, commonly known as the red fir, is a coniferous species where the leaves serve as a primary component for identification and medicinal study. The leaves are needle-like in shape, typically appearing dark green and glossy on the upper surface, while the underside often features two distinct white stomatal bands. In various traditional applications, these evergreen needles are utilized to extract essential oils and aromatic compounds that possess various therapeutic properties.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Abies spectabilis has 23 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ALPHA-PINENE, Ash, BETA-PINENE, BETA-SITOSTEROL, BORNYL ACETATE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ALPHA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ash | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BORNYL ACETATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Betuloside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CAMPHENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CARVONE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Coumarins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EO | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
ALPHA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
Ash
- Dr. Duke
BETA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Dr. Duke
BORNYL ACETATE
- Dr. Duke
Betuloside
- Dr. Duke
CAMPHENE
- Dr. Duke
CARVONE
- Dr. Duke
Coumarins
- Scientific reports
EO
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Abies spectabilis has 130 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, AChE-Inhibitor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Chronotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Inotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AChE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acaricide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acetylcholinergic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelopathic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| methanol extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extracted essential oils | Cellular and molecular biology (Noisy-le-Grand, France) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |