876 observationsLeast Concern
Schrenk's spruce
Picea schrenkiana
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Pinopsida ›Order: Pinales ›Family: Pinaceae ›Genus: Picea
About
Picea schrenkiana, Schrenk's spruce, or Asian spruce, is a spruce native to the Tian Shan mountains of central Asia in western China (Xinjiang), Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. It grows at altitudes of 1,200–3,500 metres, usually in pure forests, sometimes mixed with the Tien Shan variety of Siberian fir (Abies sibirica var. semenovii). Its name was given in honour of Alexander von Schrenk (1816–1876).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Schrenk's spruce is Picea schrenkiana.
- Schrenk's spruce belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Schrenk's spruce belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Schrenk's spruce belongs to the class Pinopsida.
- Schrenk's spruce belongs to the order Pinales.
- Schrenk's spruce belongs to the family Pinaceae.
- Schrenk's spruce belongs to the genus Picea.