Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
futakiana
ID:
1019354

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kárpáti

Source:
rjp

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bot. Közlem. 52: 137. 1966

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001018692



Common Names

  • Sorbus futakiana
  • Futakian Whitebeam
  • Futakian Rowan


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Description

Sorbus futakiana (also called Futakian Rowan, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Japan and Korea. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and can reach up to 10 meters in height. The leaves are ovate and serrated, and the flowers are white and clustered in small corymbs.

Uses & Benefits

Sorbus futakiana is used as an ornamental plant, and its fruits are edible and can be used in jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sorbus futakiana has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have thin, reddish stems and small, serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sorbus futakiana is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a light, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Sorbus futakiana

Sorbus futakiana can be found in Europe, particularly in the British Isles. It is typically found in woodland, scrub, and along roadsides.

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-9556: Based on the initial data import
Zoltán Kárpáti (1909-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kárpáti' in the authors string.