Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urumiensis
ID:
987617

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bornm.) Browicz

Source:
rjp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 66: 176 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000986955

Common Names

  • Urumiensis Apricot
  • Urumiensis Apricot
  • Urumiensis Apricot

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Description

Amygdalus urumiensis (also called Urum 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 urumiensis 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 urumiensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Amygdalus urumiensis 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 urumiensis

Amygdalus urumiensis is native to the Middle East and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

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.
Kazimierz Browicz (1925-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Browicz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:721464-1: Based on the initial data import