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Rhaphiolepis umbellata

Japanese Hawthorn, Yedda Hawthorn
Also known as: Laurus umbellata Thunb. +9 more
  • Laurus umbellata Thunb.
  • Pyrus umbellularia M.F.Fay & Christenh.
  • Rhaphiolepis indica f. umbellata (Thunb.) H.Ohashi
  • Rhaphiolepis indica f. umbellata (Thunb.) Hatus.
  • Rhaphiolepis indica subsp. integerrima (Hook. & Arn.) Kitam.
  • Rhaphiolepis indica subsp. umbellata (Thunb.) H.Ohashi
  • Rhaphiolepis indica subsp. umbellata (Thunb.) Hatus.
  • Rhaphiolepis indica var. umbellata (Thunb.) H.Ohashi
  • Rhaphiolepis umbellata (Thunb.) C.K.Schneid.
  • Rhaphiolepis umbellata var. ovata (Standish ex J.Dix) Asch. & Graebn.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Rosaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.

Rhaphiolepis umbellata (commonly known as Japanese-hawthorn or Yedda-Hawthorn) is a shrub within the Rosaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China Southeast, Japan, Korea, Nansei-shoto, Taiwan

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Azores
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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