Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
montanus
ID:
1017341

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raf.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Atlantic J. 146. 1832

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001016679



Common Names

  • Mountain Mahogany
  • Mountain Mahogany
  • Mountain Mahogany


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Uses & Benefits

Cercocarpus montanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its edible fruits, which are high in vitamin C and other nutrients.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cercocarpus montanus var. glaber (S.Watson) F.L.Martin
Cercocarpus montanus var. macrourus (Rydb.) F.L.Martin
Cercocarpus montanus var. minutiflorus (Abrams) F.L.Martin
Cercocarpus montanus var. paucidentatus (S.Watson) F.L.Martin

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cercocarpus montanus are white, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cercocarpus montanus is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate partial shade and is drought tolerant. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and size.

Where to Find Cercocarpus montanus

Cercocarpus montanus is native to North America and can be found in woods, thickets, and along streams.

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References