Hedlundia anglica
Hedlundia anglica, the English whitebeam, is a species of whitebeam tree in the family Rosaceae. It is uncommonly found in Ireland and the United Kingdom, with an entire British population estimated at about 600 individuals. Description
Hedlundia anglica grows as a small tree or shrub, often with multiple stems. The leaves are broader than most other related species, with lobes whose bases are incised up to one third of the way to the midrib. Distribution
Hedlundia anglica is found in several widely scattered sites in southwestern England, Wales, and around Killarney in southwestern Ireland. Ecology and evolution
Hedlundia anglica is usually found growing on cliffs, quarries and rocky hillsides. It appears to be indifferent to soil pH. Occasional specimens are known from oak woodland. Research suggests Sorbus anglica arose from a cross between Aria porrigentiformis and Sorbus aucuparia. Uses
Hedlundia anglica is used as a medicinal plant in the Himalayas, India, and Nepal. It is used to treat fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its showy flowers. References

Hedlundia
Taxonomy articles created by Polbot
Flora of Great Britain
Trees of Ireland