Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
1018645

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Koch

Source:
rjp

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Hort. Dendrol. : 178 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001017983

Common Names

  • Sorbus gracilis
  • Graceful Whitebeam
  • Gracilis Whitebeam

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Description

Sorbus gracilis (also called Slender Whitebeam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family Rosaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in many different habitats, including forest edges, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Sorbus gracilis is a deciduous tree that is often used as an ornamental tree in gardens. It has white flowers that bloom in the spring and its fruit is edible. It is also used for its wood, which is used for furniture and other woodworking projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sorbus gracilis are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, yellow, round drupe. The seedlings are small, with white hairs on the stem and leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sorbus gracilis 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 Sorbus gracilis

Sorbus gracilis is native to Europe and Asia.

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

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-8758: Based on the initial data import
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.