6,903 observationsLeast Concern
Wild Service-tree
Torminalis glaberrima
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Rosales ›Family: Rosaceae ›Genus: Torminalis
About
Torminalis is a genus of plants in the rose family, Rosaceae. The genus was formerly included within the genus Sorbus as the section Torminaria, but the simple-leafed species traditionally classified in Sorbus are now considered to form a separate monophyletic group. It is monotypic, being represented by the single species Torminalis glaberrima, commonly known as wild service tree, chequers, and checker tree. This tree is native to Europe, parts of northern Africa and western Asia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Wild Service-tree is Torminalis glaberrima.
- The Wild Service-tree has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Wild Service-tree belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Wild Service-tree belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Wild Service-tree belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Wild Service-tree belongs to the order Rosales.
- Wild Service-tree belongs to the family Rosaceae.
- Wild Service-tree belongs to the genus Torminalis.