Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vulgaris
ID:
987717

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1783

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 1: 2 (1783)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000987055

Common Names

  • Common Apricot
  • Mongolian Apricot
  • Mongolian Wild Apricot

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Description

Armeniaca vulgaris (also called common apricot, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to western Asia and southeastern Europe and is found in dry woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Armeniaca vulgaris 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Armeniaca vulgaris var. xiongyueensis T.Z.Li, J.Y.Zhang, X.J.Li & Y.He
Armeniaca vulgaris var. meixianensis J.Y.Zhang, T.Z.Li, X.J.Li & Y.He

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Armeniaca vulgaris 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

Armeniaca vulgaris is a deciduous shrub that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 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 Armeniaca vulgaris

Armeniaca vulgaris is native to Europe and can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams.

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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