Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prunifolia
ID:
1333083

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.B.Liao & H.J.Jing

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 258: 172 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345537



Common Names

  • Sorbus prunifolia
  • Prunifolia Sorbus
  • Sorbus


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Description

Sorbus prunifolia (also called Prunifolia Sorbus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rosaceae family. It is a shrub with a creeping rhizome and small, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to China, and its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sorbus prunifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sorbus prunifolia has white or yellowish-white flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are about 5 cm in diameter.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sorbus prunifolia can be propagated through division of the clumps of the plant. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in an area that receives bright, indirect sunlight. It is also drought tolerant and can survive in temperatures as low as -15°C.

Where to Find Sorbus prunifolia

Sorbus prunifolia can be found in the mountains of China.

Sorbus prunifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sorbus prunifolia?

Sorbus prunifolia

What type of plant is Sorbus prunifolia?

Tree

Where is Sorbus prunifolia found?

Japan

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

Wen Bo Liao (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.B.Liao' in the authors string.
Hui Juan Jing: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Jing' in the authors string.