Micromeles hemsleyi
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Micromeles |
| Species: | M. hemsleyi |
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Sorbus hemsleyi is a species of tree in the family Rosaceae native to central China.[2]
Description
Micromeles hemsleyi is a small, erect deciduous tree to 4 m (13 ft) in height, with grey-green leaves and white flowers followed by brown fruit. The fruit are a major component of the diet of the yellow-throated marten (Martes flavigula).[3]
Uses
The cultivar 'John Bond' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit as an ornamental.[4]
References
- ↑ Ye, J.F.; Qin, h.; Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).; IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group. (2019). "Sorbus hemsleyi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019 e.T147621973A147621975. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T147621973A147621975.en. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
- 1 2 3 Micromeles hemsleyi C.K.Schneid. (n.d.). Plants of the World Online. Retrieved July 30, 2026, from https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:726730-1
- ↑ Zhou, You-Bing; Slade, Eleanor; Newman, Chris; Wang, Xiao-Ming; Zhang, Shu-Yi (2008). "Frugivory and seed dispersal by the yellow-throated marten, Martes flavigula, in a subtropical forest of China" (PDF). Journal of Tropical Ecology. 24 (2): 219–223. doi:10.1017/S0266467408004793. S2CID 55387571.
- ↑ "Sorbus hemsleyi 'John Bond' whitebeam 'John Bond'". The Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 11 October 2020.