Amelanchier canadensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canadensis
ID:
1007880
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Medik.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1793
Citation Micro:
Gesch. Bot. (Medikus) 79. 1793
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001007218
Common Names
- Canadian Serviceberry
- Shadbush
- Juneberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Amelanchier canadensis (also called Canadian Serviceberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to North America, where it is widespread across much of the continent. It grows in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Amelanchier canadensis is an ornamental shrub that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used for its edible berries, which can be used to make jams and jellies. The leaves can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amelanchier canadensis is a white to pinkish-white in color, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped drupe. The seedling is a small, dark-green plant with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Amelanchier canadensis is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 3-8.
Where to Find Amelanchier canadensis
Amelanchier canadensis can be found in the wild in North America.
Species in the Amelanchier genus
Amelanchier quinti-martii, Amelanchier parviflora, Amelanchier turkestanica, Amelanchier ovalis, Amelanchier fernaldii, Amelanchier nantucketensis, Amelanchier utahensis, Amelanchier canadensis, Amelanchier alnifolia, Amelanchier arborea, Amelanchier bartramiana, Amelanchier humilis, Amelanchier interior, Amelanchier intermedia, Amelanchier quinti-martii, Amelanchier laevis, Amelanchier neglecta, Amelanchier obovalis, Amelanchier pallida, Amelanchier pumila, Amelanchier sanguinea, Amelanchier stolonifera, Amelanchier cusickii, Amelanchier grandiflora, Amelanchier amabilis, Amelanchier covillei, Amelanchier lamarckii, Amelanchier sinica, Amelanchier asiatica, Amelanchier spicata, Amelanchier intermedia,
Species in the Rosaceae family
Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-424: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Kasimir Medikus (1736-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Medik.' in the authors string.