Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melanocarpa
ID:
1018966

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Michx.) Elliott

Source:
rjp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
A sketch of the botany of South-Carolina and Georgia ; 1816 557 1821

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001018304

Common Names

  • Melanocarpa Chokeberry
  • Melanocarpa Blackberry
  • Melanocarpa Aronia

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Description

Aronia melanocarpa (also called Chinese Bramble, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China and Japan. It has long, arching stems with small, white flowers and red, edible fruits. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be found in forests, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Aronia melanocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aronia melanocarpa has white flowers that are small and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aronia melanocarpa can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Aronia melanocarpa

Aronia melanocarpa is native to North America.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-912: Based on the initial data import
André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
Stephen Elliott (1771-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elliott' in the authors string.