Pinaceae

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The largest conifer family with 11 commonly recognised genera and about 230 species. It is predominantly a northern hemipshere family with only one pine species (Pinus merkusii) occurring south of the equator.

Centers of diversity are California/ Mexico and mainland southeast Asia and the Sino Himalayan area. The majority of species occur in temperate climates and various species form the dominant component of boreal, coastal and montane forests. Many are of high economic importance.

There are 142 taxa in the category – Pinaceae:

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Abies fargesii var. faxoniana Vulnerable

Distributed in China where in the past logging has reduced the population considerably but acid rain is a present day threat… Read full species entry >

<p>Yulongzue Shan, Yunnan. Ex RBG Edinburgh</p>

Abies forrestii var. forrestii Near Threatened

A mid to high altitude fir native to SW China and possibly Myanmar that has previously been impacted by logging. It is assessed as Near Threatened.… Read full species entry >

<p>China: Yunnan: Yulongxue Shan<br /></p>

Abies forrestii var. smithii Near Threatened

A high elevation species endemic to NW Yunnan and possibly extending into SW Sichuan. Listed as Near Threatened due to past logging and deforestation.… Read full species entry >

Abies fraseri Endangered

Distributed in three States of eastern USA but as a result of severe infestation from the Balsam woolly adelgid, only one population remains unaffected… Read full species entry >

Abies guatemalensis var. jaliscana Near Threatened

Formerly known under Abies flinckii, this fir is native to southern Mexico where it is has a long history of exploitation as a valuable timber tree and for charcoal production. … Read full species entry >

Abies hickelii Endangered

Endemic to southeastern Mexico where the population is severely fragmented as a result of deforestation… Read full species entry >

Abies hickelii var. hickelii Endangered

Endemic to southeastern Mexico where the population is severely fragmented as a result of deforestation… Read full species entry >

Abies hickelii var. oaxacana Endangered

Endemic to southwestern Mexico where deforestation is a major threat … Read full species entry >

Abies hidalgensis Vulnerable

Endemic to the State of Hidalgo in eastern Mexico where fire is a potential threat to the small population… Read full species entry >

Abies holophylla Near Threatened

Native to NE Asia where loss of habitat following extensive logging is one of the greatest threats. Its wood has a wide use including for plywood and veneer.… Read full species entry >

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