Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sharmae
ID:
1303853

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.F.Watson, V.Manandhar & Rushforth

Source:
Flora of Nepal

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Int. Dendrol. Soc. Year Book 2009: 79 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316307

Common Names

  • Sorbus sharmae
  • Sharmae Rowan
  • Rowan

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Description

Sorbus sharmae (also called Sharmae Whitebeam, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Europe. It is a large, deciduous tree with a single trunk and a crown of large, pinnate leaves. It is found in woodlands and forests, often in areas with moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Sorbus sharmae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other animals. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sorbus sharmae is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sorbus sharmae is a species of tree native to India. It is a slow-growing species that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into larger pots and grown in full sun. It is important to keep the soil moist, but not soggy.

Where to Find Sorbus sharmae

Sorbus sharmae is endemic to the Sino-Himalayan region of China, where it can be found in the provinces of Gansu, Qinghai, and Sichuan.

Sorbus sharmae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sorbus sharmae?

Sorbus sharmae

What are the common names of Sorbus sharmae?

Sharmae palm, macauba palm

What is the natural habitat of Sorbus sharmae?

It is native to the Cerrado vegetation of Brazil

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

Mark Francis Watson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.F.Watson' in the authors string.
Keith D. Rushforth (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rushforth' in the authors string.
V. Manandhar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.Manandhar' in the authors string.