Family: Rosaceae
Author: (Siebold & Zucc.) Rushforth
Bibliography: Phytologia 100: 236 (2018)
Year: 2018
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Alniaria
Vegetable: Unknown
Observations: China to S. Russian Far East and Temp. E. Asia
Description
Mountain-ash, scientifically known as Alniaria alnifolia, is a captivating member of the Rosaceae family. This impressive species adorns some of the most temperate regions across East Asia, stretching from China to the southern reaches of the Russian Far East. Its presence in these diverse regions speaks volumes about its adaptability and resilience.
Alniaria alnifolia was first documented by Siebold & Zucc., with later classification updates provided by Rushforth in a 2018 study published in the journal Phytologia. The study offers a comprehensive insight into its botanical characteristics, distribution, and ecological preferences, highlighting its significant role in the ecosystems of its native habitats.
The Mountain-ash is noted for its versatile habit, often contributing to the beauty and structure of the landscapes it inhabits. It is renowned for its striking foliage, which transforms through stunning color changes across the seasons, and for the clusters of flowers and berries that attract a variety of wildlife, making it an important ecological species. Due to its broad geographical spread, Alniaria alnifolia has adapted to a variety of environmental conditions, which is evident in the diverse altitudinal ranges and climate zones it occupies.
This species not only holds ecological significance but also cultural and aesthetic value. It’s a popular choice for ornamental planting due to its attractive appearance and the ease with which it can be integrated into garden and park settings. Its berries are also known to be a food source for birds and other wildlife, further cementing its role within its native ecosystems.
In summary, Alniaria alnifolia or Mountain-ash is a remarkable plant that encapsulates the beauty and complexity of the temperate regions it thrives in. Its scientific documentation, led by pioneering botanists and modern researchers, continues to shed light on its significance in both natural and cultivated settings.
Common Names
En: Mountain-ash
De: Erlenblättrige Mehlbeere
Sv: Körsbärsoxel
Synonyms
- Pyrus alnifolia ((Siebold & Zucc.) Franch. & Sav.)
- Crataegus alnifolia (Siebold & Zucc.)
- Sorbus alnifolia ((Siebold & Zucc.) K.Koch)
- Micromeles alnifolia var. lyciocarpa (Uyeki)
- Micromeles alnifolia var. macrophylla (Nakai)
- Micromeles alnifolia var. oblongifolia (Nakai ex T.Kawamoto)
- Micromeles alnifolia f. oblongocarpa (Skvortsov)
- Aria tiliifolia (Decne.)
- Micromeles alnifolia f. rotundocarpa (Skvortsov)
- Micromeles alnifolia var. serrata (Koidz.)
- Sorbus alnifolia var. oblongifolia ((Nakai ex T.Kawamoto) Nakai)
- Micromeles alnifolia var. tiliifolia ((Decne.) C.K.Schneid.)
- Micromeles alnifolia tiliifolia ((Decne.) Koidz.)
- Sorbus alnifolia var. macrophylla ((Nakai) Hisauti)
- Sorbus alnifolia f. macrophylla ((Nakai) A.I.Baranov)
- Sorbus alnifolia f. longifolia (Hayashi)
- Sorbus alnifolia var. lyciocarpa ((Uyeki) T.B.Lee)
- Micromeles alnifolia ((Siebold & Zucc.) Koehne)
- Sorbus miyabei ((Sarg.) Mayr)
- Sorbus alnifolia f. laciniata ((Nakai ex Hisauti) A.I.Baranov)
- Sorbus alnifolia var. lasiocarpa ((Nakai) T.B.Lee)
- Sorbus alnifolia f. hirtella ((Nakai) A.I.Baranov)
- Micromeles tiliifolia ((Decne.) Koehne)
- Sorbus alnifolia var. laciniata (Nakai ex Hisauti)
- Micromeles alnifolia var. hirtella (Nakai)
- Sorbus alnifolia var. hirtella ((Nakai) Hisauti)
- Sorbus alnifolia var. typica ((C.K.Schneid.) Hisauti)
- Sorbus alnifolia var. tiliifolia ((Decne.) Hisauti)
- Sorbus alnifolia f. oblongifolia ((Nakai) W.Lee)
- Sorbus alnifolia f. tiliifolia ((Decne.) Sugim.)
- Sorbus alnifolia f. submollis ((Rehder) A.I.Baranov)
- Sorbus alnifolia var. submollis (Rehder)
- Micromeles alnifolia var. typica (C.K.Schneid.)
- Pyrus miyabei (Sarg.)
- Micromeles alnifolia typica ((C.K.Schneid.) Koidz.)
- Aria alnifolia ((Siebold & Zucc.) Decne.)
Distribution
- China North-Central (native)
- China South-Central (native)
- China Southeast (native)
- Japan (native)
- Korea (native)
- Manchuria (native)
- Primorye (native)
- Taiwan (native)
Additional Images
Leaf
Taken Aug 5, 2020 by Diego Alex (cc-by-sa)
Taken Oct 6, 2018 by Dieter Albrecht (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 19, 2022 by dendrophilius (cc-by-sa)
Fruit
Taken Sep 11, 2019 by that’s someguy (cc-by-sa)
Taken Oct 2, 2021 by Medinka (cc-by-sa)
Taken Oct 4, 2020 by Robert Kiefl (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 29, 2022 by Jonathan Silvertown (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 31, 2022 by Louise Dias (cc-by-sa)
Bark
Taken Aug 5, 2020 by Diego Alex (cc-by-sa)
Taken Oct 6, 2018 by Dieter Albrecht (cc-by-sa)
Flower
Taken May 12, 2021 by Ortega Emilio (cc-by-sa)
Sources
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/10825869)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77208667-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Sorbus alnifolia (Siebold & Zucc.) K.Koch)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3012762)