Aronia prunifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Marshall) Rehder
Source:
rjp
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 19: 74 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000984779
Common Names
- Aronia
- Prunifolia Aronia
- Plumleaf Aronia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aronia prunifolia (also called Prunifolia Aronia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe. It has a low-growing habit, with a maximum height of 1.5 m and a spread of 2 m. It has white flowers with five petals and deeply divided leaves. It grows in rocky areas, meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Aronia prunifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aronia prunifolia are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aronia prunifolia is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is hardy to USDA zones 4-8 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained, moist soils. Propagate by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Aronia prunifolia
Aronia prunifolia is native to North America and can be found in woodlands and thickets.
Species in the Aronia genus
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-1172: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.
Humphry Marshall (1722-1801): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marshall' in the authors string.