Amygdalus sefinensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 58(2B): 257 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000987014
Common Names
- Sefin Almond
- Sefin Wild Almond
- Wild Almond
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Amygdalus sefinensis (also called Sefin 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 sefinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Amygdalus sefinensis are white, with five petals, and have a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Amygdalus sefinensis is a deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be done by cuttings or layering. Seeds should be sown in the spring, and cuttings should be taken in the summer. Layering should be done in the fall.
Where to Find Amygdalus sefinensis
Amygdalus sefinensis 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,
References
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:721443-1: Based on the initial data import