Sorbus microphylla
Sorbus microphylla (Wall. ex Lindl.) Wenz.
Sorbus microphylla (small-leaf rowan) is a plant species in the Rosaceae family, native to the Himalayas and China. It is likely a species aggregate, and its berries are consumed by red pandas.
Description
Sorbus microphylla is a member of the Rosaceae family and is distributed across regions including the Himalayas and China. The species is thought to represent a group of closely related plants, indicating it may be a species aggregate. Its small leaves are characteristic of the genus Sorbus. The berries of this species serve as a food source for red pandas. First described in 1873, it is found in areas such as Assam, South-Central China, the East and West Himalayas, Myanmar, Nepal, and Tibet.
Distribution
Global · Assam · China South-Central · East Himalaya · Myanmar · Nepal · Tibet · West Himalaya
Synonyms
Pyrus microphylla
