Hesperomeles latifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
991525
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Roem.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Fam. Nat. Syn. Monogr. 3: 225 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000990863
Common Names
- Broad-Leaved Hesperomeles
- Broad-Leaved Serviceberry
- Latifolia Hesperomeles
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hesperomeles latifolia (also called 'Broad-leaved Hesperomeles', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Himalayas. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and can reach a height of up to 2 m. Its leaves are divided into three leaflets and its flowers are white or pink.
Uses & Benefits
Hesperomeles latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and as a source of firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hesperomeles latifolia has white flowers with five petals and a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hesperomeles latifolia can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a cold frame or sheltered spot outdoors. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Hesperomeles latifolia
Hesperomeles latifolia can be found in East Asia.
Species in the Hesperomeles genus
Hesperomeles latifolia, Hesperomeles cuneata, Hesperomeles ferruginea, Hesperomeles gayana, Hesperomeles goudotiana, Hesperomeles incerta, Hesperomeles nitida, Hesperomeles obtusifolia, Hesperomeles pachyphylla, Hesperomeles palcensis, Hesperomeles resinoso-punctata, Hesperomeles weberbaueri, Hesperomeles lanuginosa, Hesperomeles resinopunctata,
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
Max Joseph Roemer (1791-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Roem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:725480-1: Based on the initial data import