Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
porrigentiformis
ID:
1007463

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.F.Warb.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 4: 45. 1957

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001006801

Common Names

  • Porrigentiformis Whitebeam
  • Porrigentiformis Service Tree
  • Porrigentiformis Rowan Tree

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Description

Sorbus porrigentiformis (also called Chinese Whitebeam, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 10 meters. It is native to East Asia and is found in mountain forests, hillsides, and valleys.

Uses & Benefits

Sorbus porrigentiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sorbus porrigentiformis has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sorbus porrigentiformis is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn. The shrub should be planted in full sun in well-drained soil and requires regular watering. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Sorbus porrigentiformis

Sorbus porrigentiformis is native to the western United States and is typically found in open woodlands, meadows, and disturbed areas such as roadsides and trails.

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-414: Based on the initial data import
E. F. Warburg (1908-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.F.Warb.' in the authors string.