Status:
valid
Authors:
Browicz
Source:
rjp
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 66: 182 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000986868
Common Names
- Koelzii Apricot
- Koelzii Apricot
- Koelzii Apricot
Description
Amygdalus koelzii (also called Koelz's wild almond, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with silvery-green leaves and white flowers. It is native to western Asia and southeastern Europe and is found in dry woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Amygdalus koelzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies. It is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Amygdalus koelzii are white, with five petals, and have a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.
Where to Find Amygdalus koelzii
Amygdalus koelzii is native to the Middle East and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Species in the Amygdalus genus
Amygdalus spartioides,
Amygdalus elaeagrifolia,
Amygdalus mongolica,
Amygdalus eburnea,
Amygdalus elaeagnifolia,
Amygdalus glauca,
Amygdalus jugata,
Amygdalus koelzii,
Amygdalus kuramica,
Amygdalus urumiensis,
Amygdalus keredjensis,
Amygdalus sefinensis,
Amygdalus vavilovii,
Amygdalus erioclada,
Amygdalus vavilovii,
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,