Sorbus leptophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.F.Warb.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Watsonia 4: 44. 1957
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000985248
Common Names
- Narrow-leaved Whitebeam
- Narrow-leaved Rowan
- Narrow-leaved Mountain Ash
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sorbus leptophylla (also called Slender-leaved Whitebeam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, native to Europe and western Asia. It is a deciduous tree growing to 10–15 m tall, with a trunk up to 1 m diameter and a conical crown. The leaves are pinnate, with five to seven leaflets, each leaflet 2–4 cm long and 1–2 cm broad. The flowers are white, produced in late spring and early summer. It grows in woodland, scrub, and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sorbus leptophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves and fruits are edible and can be used in salads and jams. It can also be used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sorbus leptophylla are white or pink, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and two small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sorbus leptophylla is a deciduous shrub with arching stems and large, three-lobed, dark green leaves. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings.
Where to Find Sorbus leptophylla
Sorbus leptophylla can be found in Europe, North Africa, and temperate parts of Asia. It is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and forest edges.
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-1237: Based on the initial data import
E. F. Warburg (1908-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.F.Warb.' in the authors string.