Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heseltinei
ID:
1319273

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rushforth

Source:
ipni

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Int. Dendrol. Soc. Year Book 2009: 83 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331727


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Description

Sorbus heseltinei (also called 'Heseltine's Whitebeam', among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that grows up to 10m tall. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is native to Europe and western Asia and is commonly found in moist, forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sorbus heseltinei is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sorbus heseltinei is small and white, and it produces small, black seeds. The seedlings are usually green in color and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sorbus heseltinei is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate some drought. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Sorbus heseltinei

Sorbus heseltinei can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.

Sorbus heseltinei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sorbus heseltinei?

Sorbus heseltinei

What are the common names of Sorbus heseltinei?

Heseltine's Rowan

What is the natural habitat of Sorbus heseltinei?

Dry bushland and open woodlands

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

Keith D. Rushforth (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rushforth' in the authors string.