Sorbus rushforthii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
McAll.
Source:
rjp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Sorbus & Rowans : 232 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001012446
Common Names
- Rushforth's Whitebeam
- Sorbus rushforthii
Searching for Sorbus rushforthii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sorbus rushforthii (also called Rushforth's Whitebeam, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 10m tall. It has white flowers and white-red fruits. It is native to Europe and is found in forests, woodlands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Sorbus rushforthii is a species of rowan native to China. It is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and showy white flowers. The fruits can be eaten raw or used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sorbus rushforthii has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.
Searching for Sorbus rushforthii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sorbus rushforthii is a deciduous shrub or small tree that grows to a height of 5-10m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings.
Where to Find Sorbus rushforthii
Sorbus rushforthii is native to the UK and can be found in woodlands, hedgerows and mountain slopes.
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-54117: Based on the initial data import
Hugh A. McAllister (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McAll.' in the authors string.