Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
1017021

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rehder

Source:
rjp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 2: 277 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001016359



Common Names

  • Sorbus ferruginea
  • Ferrugineous Whitebeam
  • Ferrugineous Mountain Ash


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Description

Sorbus ferruginea (also called Rusty Whitebeam, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 10m tall with a rounded crown. It is native to China and is found in forests, scrub and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Sorbus ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits. It is also used for its timber and its bark is used for tanning leather.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sorbus ferruginea are white, small and have five petals. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sorbus ferruginea is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 4m tall. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame, and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Sorbus ferruginea

Sorbus ferruginea can be found in the mountains of central and western China.

Species in the Sorbus genus

Sorbus ligustrifolia, Sorbus arranensis, Sorbus decipiens, Sorbus leptophylla, Sorbus matsumurana, Sorbus eminens, Sorbus rupicola, Sorbus croceocarpa, Sorbus mougeotii, Sorbus cashmiriana, Sorbus scopulina, Sorbus commixta, Sorbus gorodkovii, Sorbus hajastana, Sorbus kusnetzovii, Sorbus pontica, Sorbus tauricola, Sorbus himalaica, Sorbus subulata, Sorbus splendida, Sorbus monbeigii, Sorbus aria, Sorbus arachnoidea, Sorbus armeniaca, Sorbus filipes, Sorbus forrestii, Sorbus glomerulata, Sorbus graeca, Sorbus kiukiangensis, Sorbus koehneana, Sorbus kurzii, Sorbus lanata, Sorbus luristanica, Sorbus macrantha, Sorbus microphylla, Sorbus persica, Sorbus reducta, Sorbus rehderiana, Sorbus rinzenii, Sorbus rufopilosa, Sorbus sargentiana, Sorbus scalaris, Sorbus setschwanensis, Sorbus subfusca, Sorbus takhtajanii, Sorbus tamamschjanae, Sorbus tianschanica, Sorbus turkestanica, Sorbus wilsoniana, Sorbus brevipetiolata,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-6986: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.