Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Crantz
Source:
rjp
Year:
Citation Micro:
Stirp. Austr. Fasc. ii. 40; ed. II. 83.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001018877
Common Names
- Chamaemespilus Mountain Ash
- Chamaemespilus Rowan
- Sorbus chamaemespilus
Description
Sorbus chamaemespilus (also called dwarf whitebeam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, native to Central and Eastern Europe. It is a deciduous tree growing to 10–15 m tall, with a trunk up to 1 m diameter. Its leaves are oval, 3–7 cm long, and its white flowers are produced in corymbs. It is found in woods, hedgerows, and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Sorbus chamaemespilus is a species of flowering plant in the rose family that is native to Europe. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used to make furniture and musical instruments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sorbus chamaemespilus are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have reddish-brown stems and dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sorbus chamaemespilus is a deciduous tree native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or by softwood cuttings taken in spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and will germinate within a few weeks. Softwood cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and will root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Sorbus chamaemespilus
Sorbus chamaemespilus can be found in Europe.
Species in the Sorbus genus
Sorbus ligustrifolia,
Sorbus arranensis,
Sorbus decipiens,
Sorbus leptophylla,
Sorbus matsumurana,
Sorbus eminens,
Sorbus rupicola,
Sorbus croceocarpa,
Sorbus mougeotii,
Sorbus cashmiriana,
Sorbus scopulina,
Sorbus commixta,
Sorbus gorodkovii,
Sorbus hajastana,
Sorbus kusnetzovii,
Sorbus pontica,
Sorbus tauricola,
Sorbus himalaica,
Sorbus subulata,
Sorbus splendida,
Sorbus monbeigii,
Sorbus aria,
Sorbus arachnoidea,
Sorbus armeniaca,
Sorbus filipes,
Sorbus forrestii,
Sorbus glomerulata,
Sorbus graeca,
Sorbus kiukiangensis,
Sorbus koehneana,
Sorbus kurzii,
Sorbus lanata,
Sorbus luristanica,
Sorbus macrantha,
Sorbus microphylla,
Sorbus persica,
Sorbus reducta,
Sorbus rehderiana,
Sorbus rinzenii,
Sorbus rufopilosa,
Sorbus sargentiana,
Sorbus scalaris,
Sorbus setschwanensis,
Sorbus subfusca,
Sorbus takhtajanii,
Sorbus tamamschjanae,
Sorbus tianschanica,
Sorbus turkestanica,
Sorbus wilsoniana,
Sorbus brevipetiolata,
Species in the Rosaceae family
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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,