Status:
valid
Authors:
Popov
Source:
rjp
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Trudy Prikl. Bot. 22: 372 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000987025
Common Names
- Vavilov Almond
- Vavilov Wild Almond
- Wild Almond
Description
Amygdalus vavilovii (also called Vavilov 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 vavilovii 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 vavilovii are white, with five petals, and have a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amygdalus vavilovii is a deciduous shrub that is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Amygdalus vavilovii
Amygdalus vavilovii 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,