Sibiraea tomentosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
rjp
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 5: 270 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001016079
Common Names
- Downy Sibiraea
- Downy Fly Honeysuckle
- Downy Sibiraea Fly Honeysuckle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sibiraea tomentosa (also called Woolly sibiraea, among many other common names) is a species of Sibiraea in the family Rosaceae. It is native to China. It grows in forests, shrublands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sibiraea tomentosa is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sibiraea tomentosa are small, white, and five-petaled. The fruits are small, red, and round, with a single seed. The seedlings have a single cotyledon, and the first true leaves are oval-shaped.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sibiraea tomentosa is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be pruned in late winter or early spring to maintain its shape. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -30°C.
Where to Find Sibiraea tomentosa
Sibiraea tomentosa is native to Japan and can be found in forests, grasslands, and rocky areas.
Species in the Sibiraea 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
The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-6692: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.