Amelanchier lamarckii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lamarckii
ID:
1012505
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.G.Schroed.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Taxon 17: 633 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001011843
Common Names
- Amelanchier lamarckii
- Juneberry
- Snowy Mespilus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Amelanchier lamarckii (also called Snowy Mespilus, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with white flowers and purple fruits. It is native to the eastern United States and typically grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woods, thickets, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Amelanchier lamarckii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and for its edible fruits. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amelanchier lamarckii has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Amelanchier lamarckii is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, moist soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types and pH levels. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a desired shape and size. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Amelanchier lamarckii
Amelanchier lamarckii can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
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-53: Based on the initial data import
Fred-Günter Schroeder (1930-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.G.Schroed.' in the authors string.