Swedish whitebeam (Scandosorbus intermedia, Ann. Bot. Fenn. 55: 323 (2018))

Family: Rosaceae

Author: (Ehrh.) Sennikov

Bibliography: Ann. Bot. Fenn. 55: 323 (2018)

Year: 2018

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Scandosorbus

Vegetable: Unknown

Observations: N. & NC. Europe to Baltic States

Description

The Swedish whitebeam, known scientifically as Scandosorbus intermedia, is a notable member of the Rosaceae family. This exquisite plant can predominantly be found in Northern and North-Central Europe, extending its presence into the Baltic States, offering a botanical marvel across these regions.

First documented in a significant piece of literature in 2018 within the Annals of Botany Fennici, the Swedish whitebeam has intrigued botanists and horticulturists alike. It was formally classified and described by the esteemed botanist Sennikov, building on the earlier nomenclature provided by Ehrhart.

The Swedish whitebeam showcases the quintessential beauty of the Rosaceae family, with its robust structure and resilient nature fitting perfectly into various landscapes across Europe. Its adaptability and the subtle charm make it a fascinating subject of study and an admired addition to gardens and natural settings.

Common Names

Deu: schwedische eberesche
Eng: swedish whitebeam
Fra: sorbier intermédiaire, alisier de suède
Nno: svenskasal
Nob: svenskasal
En: Swedish whitebeam, Scandinavian Beam Tree
Ar: غبيراء وسيطة
Eu: Iparraldeko hostazuri
Ca: Moixera de Suècia
Cs: Jeřáb prostřední, Jeřáb prostřední
Da: Selje-Røn, Bornholmsk røn
Nl: Zweedse lijsterbes, Zweetse Lijsterbes
Et: Pooppuu
Fi: Ruotsinpihlaja
Fr: Alisier du nord, Alisier de Suède
De: Schwedische Mehlbeere, Schwedischer Mehlbeerbaum, Oxelbeere, Schwedische Eberesche
Is: Silfurreynir
It: Sorbo intermedio, Sorbo svedese
Lv: Zviedrijas pīl
No: Svensk asal
Nb: Svensk asal
Nn: Svensk asal
Pl: Jarząb szwedzki, Jarzab szwedzki
Ru: Рябина промежуточная
Sr: Шведска мукиња
Es: Mostajo sueco, Serbal de Suecia
Sv: Häckoxel, Oxel, Ruotsinpihlaja, Svensk oxel, Vanlig oxel
Uk: Горобина проміжна
Cy: Cerddinen Sweden, Cerddinen Dramor

Synonyms

• Crataegus intermedia ((Ehrh.) Dum.Cours.)
• Pyrus scandica (Bab.)
• Sorbus intermedia ((Ehrh.) Pers.)
• Aria suecica ((L.) Koehne)
• Hahnia intermedia ((Ehrh.) Samp.)
• Aria intermedia ((Ehrh.) Schur)
• Pyrus intermedia var. lanceolata (Godr.)
• Pyrus intermedia var. angustifolia (DC.)
• × Sorbotoraria intermedia ((Ehrh.) Mezhenskyj)
• Pyrus intermedia var. pinnatifida (Regel ex Lipsky)
• Hahnia suecica ((L.) Dippel)
• Sorbus suecica ((L.) Krok ex Hedl.)
• Aria nivea subsp. scandica ((Syme) Bonnier & Layens)
• Pyrus aria subsp. intermedia ((Ehrh.) Hook.f.)
• Lazarolus intermedia ((Ehrh.) Borkh.)
• Pyrus aria subsp. scandica (Syme)
• Sorbus conwentzii ((Graebn.) C.K.Schneid.)
• Pyrus conwentzii (Graebn.)
• × Tormariosorbus intermedia ((Ehrh.) Mezhenskyj)
• Sorbus aria subsp. scandica ((Syme) Rouy & E.G.Camus)
• Crataegus scandica (Wahlenb.)
• Crataegus aria var. scandica (L.)
• Crataegus aria var. suecica (L.)
• Sorbus scandiaca (Fr.)
• Sorbus latifolia subsp. scandica ((Syme) Berher)
• Aria scandica (M.Roem.)
• Pyrus suecica ((L.) Garcke)
• Sorbus alnoides (Gand.)
• Borkhausenia intermedia ((Ehrh.) Sennikov & Kurtto)

Distribution

• Baltic States (native)
• Denmark (native)
• Finland (native)
• Germany (native)
• Norway (native)
• Poland (native)
• Sweden (native)
• Belgium (introduced)
• British Columbia (introduced)
• Czechoslovakia (introduced)
• France (introduced)
• Great Britain (introduced)
• Ireland (introduced)
• Masachusettes (introduced)
• Netherlands (introduced)
• Ontario (introduced)
• Washington (introduced)

Additional Images

Fruit

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Leaf

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Bark

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Habit

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Flower

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Other

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Sources

• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/10071055)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77193169-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Sorbus intermedia (Ehrh.) Pers.)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3012254)

Specifications

Growth