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Sorbus khumbuensis

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Sorbus khumbuensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Sorbus
Species:
S. khumbuensis
Binomial name
Sorbus khumbuensis
Synonyms
  • Pyrus khumbuensis (McAll.) M.F.Fay & Christenh.

Sorbus khumbuensis is a species of rowan in the family Rosaceae.[1] It is part of the Sorbus microphylla aggregate with crimson fruits, turning white. It has small long-oval shaped leaves with 12-19 pairs of leaflets per leaf. It is native to eastern Nepal, and is named after the Khumbu area. This plant is cultivated in parks and gardens as an ornamental plant.

References

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  1. ^ "Sorbus khumbuensis McAll. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
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