Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mongolica
ID:
986390

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maxim.) Ricker

Source:
rjp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 30: 17 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000985728

Common Names

  • Mongolian Almond
  • Mongolian Wild Almond
  • Mongolian Prunus

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Description

Amygdalus mongolica (also called Mongolian Almond, among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers and red fruits. It is native to Central Asia and grows in open woodlands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Amygdalus mongolica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful white flower and is drought tolerant. It can also be used as a windbreak or a hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amygdalus mongolica has small, white flowers with a single seed. The seedlings have short, thick stems with large, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amygdalus mongolica is a hardy, deciduous shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. Propagation is best done by division of established plants or by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Amygdalus mongolica

Amygdalus mongolica can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, in Afghanistan, and in Pakistan.

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

Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Percy Leroy Ricker (1878-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ricker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:721416-1: Based on the initial data import