Armeniaca zhidanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Z.Qiao & Y.P.Zhu
Source:
rjp
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 31: 188 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000986111
Common Names
- Zhidan Apricot
- Zhidan Chinese Apricot
- Zhidan Manchurian Apricot
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Armeniaca zhidanensis (also called Zhidan Apricot, among many other common names) is a species of apricot native to China. It is a deciduous tree growing to 15 m tall, with a trunk up to 50 cm diameter. Its leaves are oval, 7–12 cm long and 5–8 cm broad, with a serrated margin.
Uses & Benefits
Armeniaca zhidanensis is used for its edible fruits, ornamental value, and medicinal properties. The fruits are edible and can be eaten fresh or used to make jams and jellies. The plant is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal properties and can be used to treat digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Armeniaca zhidanensis are white and cup-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Armeniaca zhidanensis can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Sow the seed in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe in the autumn. Stored seed should be pre-soaked for 24 hours in warm water and then given 3 months cold stratification. It usually germinates in the spring. Cuttings can be taken in the summer. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
Where to Find Armeniaca zhidanensis
Armeniaca zhidanensis is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It can be found in forests, thickets, and mountain slopes.
Species in the Armeniaca genus
Species in the Rosaceae family
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References
You Ping Zhu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.P.Zhu' in the authors string.
Chuan Zhuo Qiao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Z.Qiao' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:974865-1: Based on the initial data import