Status:
valid
Authors:
(Decne.) G.N.Jones
Source:
rjp
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Madroño 8: 38 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001018014
Common Names
- Malacomeles nervosa
- Nervous Appleberry
- Nervosa Appleberry
Description
Malacomeles nervosa (also called Nerve-Leaf Malacomeles, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family Rosaceae. It is native to North America, and is found in many different habitats, including forest edges, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Malacomeles nervosa is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has white flowers that bloom in the spring and its berries are edible. It is also used for its wood, which is used for furniture and other woodworking projects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Malacomeles nervosa are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, round drupe. The seedlings are small, with white hairs on the stem and leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Malacomeles nervosa is a deciduous shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 feet tall. It is native to China and is hardy in USDA zones 5-9. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in the fall and cuttings should be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Malacomeles nervosa
Malacomeles nervosa is native to North America.
Species in the Malacomeles genus
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,