Sorbus maderensis

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

Sorbus maderensis is a species of rowan in the family Rosaceae that is endemic to Madeira. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Etymology

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Sorbus is the Latin name for the fruit of the service tree. Maderensis means 'from Madeira'.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Fernandes, F. (2017). "Sorbus aucuparia subsp. maderensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017 e.T30337A103201926. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T30337A103201926.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  2. ^ Gledhill, David (2008). "The Names of Plants". Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9780521866453 (hardback), ISBN 9780521685535 (paperback). pp 247, 356
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