98 observationsNear Threatened
Nikko fir
Abies homolepis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Pinopsida ›Order: Pinales ›Family: Pinaceae ›Genus: Abies
About
Abies homolepis, the Nikko fir (in Japanese ウラジロモミ, urajiro-momi) is a fir native to the mountains of central and southern Honshū and Shikoku, Japan. It grows at altitudes of 700–2,200 m, often in temperate rain forest with high rainfall and cool, humid summers, and heavy winter snowfall.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Nikko fir is Abies homolepis.
- Nikko fir belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Nikko fir belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Nikko fir belongs to the class Pinopsida.
- Nikko fir belongs to the order Pinales.
- Nikko fir belongs to the family Pinaceae.
- Nikko fir belongs to the genus Abies.