Picea smithiana
Picea morinda
Picea smithiana, commonly known as the Smithian spruce, is a majestic coniferous tree native to the Himalayan mountain ranges. Renowned for its elegant, drooping branches and silvery-green foliage, this resilient evergreen thrives in high-altitude ecosystems, offering significant ecological value and ornamental beauty to alpine forest landscapes across Asia.
- Scientific name: Picea smithiana
- Family: Pinaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Picea smithiana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Pinidae, it is categorized under the order Pinales and the family Pinaceae. Ultimately, it is classified under the genus Picea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Pinaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Picea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Picea smithiana, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In German, it is called Himalaja-Fichte, while in the Komi language (koi), it is known as Гималaись кӧз. Its Lithuanian name is Himalajinė eglė, and in Polish, it is referred to as Świerk himalajski. Additionally, in the Udmurt language (udm), the plant is called Гималай кыз.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Himalaja-Fichte | Wikidata |
| koi | Гималаись кӧз | Wikidata |
| lt | Himalajinė eglė | Wikidata |
| pl | Świerk himalajski | Wikidata |
| udm | Гималай кыз | Wikidata |
| zh | 长叶云杉 | Wikidata |
| ne | जुरेसल्ला | Wikidata |
| cs | smrk indický | Wikidata |
| bg | хималайски смърч | Wikidata |
| tr | Himalaya ladini | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key mountainous regions. In Western Asia, its presence can be found within the borders of Afghanistan. It is also distributed throughout China, specifically within the Tibet region. The species extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it grows in Nepal and Pakistan. Finally, its range includes the rugged terrain of the West Himalaya.
| 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, known as Picea smithiana or the Smithian spruce, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices, most notably its knot wood. The knot wood, which develops at the junctions where branches meet the main trunk, is often collected and processed for its concentrated resinous properties. In certain herbal applications, these dense, woody sections are valued for their unique chemical compositions, which are believed to contribute to the plant's overall therapeutic potential.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| knot wood | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Picea smithiana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |