Amelanchier ovalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovalis
ID:
1003930
Status:
valid
Authors:
Medik.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1793
Citation Micro:
Gesch. Bot. (Medikus) 79. 1793
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001003268
Common Names
- Amelanchier ovalis
- Oval-Leaved Serviceberry
- Oval-Leaved Juneberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Amelanchier ovalis (also called Serviceberry, Shadbush, Juneberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It has oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It can be found in woodlands, forests, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Amelanchier ovalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its edible fruits can be used to make jams, jellies, and pies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amelanchier ovalis is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Amelanchier ovalis is a deciduous shrub native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained, moist soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate cold temperatures. It can be pruned to keep it in shape.
Where to Find Amelanchier ovalis
Amelanchier ovalis can be found in the forests of the eastern United States and Canada.
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-3425: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Kasimir Medikus (1736-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Medik.' in the authors string.