Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arbutifolia
ID:
1018066

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Pers.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. [Persoon] 2(1): 39. 1806 [Nov 1806]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001017404

Common Names

  • Red Chokeberry
  • Aronia
  • Arbutus

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Description

Aronia arbutifolia (also called Red Chokeberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to North America, and is found in woodlands and forests. It is a deciduous shrub, with green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Aronia arbutifolia, commonly known as red chokeberry, is an ornamental shrub that is used in landscaping. It has white flowers that turn into red berries, and it is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It is also used as a hedge or screen, and its berries can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aronia arbutifolia has white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aronia arbutifolia is a deciduous shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and layered branches should be taken in late summer.

Where to Find Aronia arbutifolia

Aronia arbutifolia is native to North America and can be found in moist woods, meadows, and roadsides.

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-808: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.