Status:
valid
Authors:
W.B.Liao, R.H.Miao & Q.Fan
Source:
rjp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 429 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001015002
Common Names
- Wuzhishanensis Rhaphiolepis
- Rhaphiolepis Wuzhishanensis
- Wuzhishanensis Indian Hawthorn
Description
Rhaphiolepis wuzhishanensis (also called 'Wuzhishan Hawthorn', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the mountains of central and southern Europe. It has small, white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is commonly found in meadows, woodlands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Rhaphiolepis wuzhishanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food and shelter for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhaphiolepis wuzhishanensis is a white, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small rosette of lobed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhaphiolepis wuzhishanensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It should be pruned in late winter or early spring to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Rhaphiolepis wuzhishanensis
Rhaphiolepis wuzhishanensis is native to China and can be found in the mountains of Sichuan and Yunnan provinces.
Species in the Rhaphiolepis 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,
References
Qiang Fan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.Fan' in the authors string.