Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hongpingensis
ID:
1016666

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.L.Li

Source:
rjp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 23: 209 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001016004

Common Names

  • Armeniaca Hongpingensis
  • Hongpingensis Apricot
  • Hongpingensis Chinese Apricot

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Description

Armeniaca hongpingensis (also called Hongping Apricot, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to China and is commonly found in forests, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Armeniaca hongpingensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Armeniaca hongpingensis are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Armeniaca hongpingensis is a perennial plant that is native to China. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division in the spring or by seed. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location in the fall.

Where to Find Armeniaca hongpingensis

Armeniaca hongpingensis is native to China and can be found in moist woods, thickets, and stream banks.

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,

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