Cerasus jamasakura - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Koidz.) H.Ohba
Source:
rjp
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 67: 278 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000996510
Common Names
- Cerasus jamasakura
- Jama Cherry
- Japanese Cherry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cerasus jamasakura (also called Japanese cherry, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Japan. It grows in forests, scrub and grasslands, and can reach up to 15 meters in height. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its flowers are white or pink. It produces small, red, edible fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Cerasus jamasakura is a species of cherry tree that is native to Japan. It is used for its edible fruit, which can be eaten raw or used to make jams and jellies.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cerasus jamasakura var. chikusiensis (Koidz.) H.OhbaFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cerasus jamasakura are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cerasus jamasakura is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a sandy soil. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Cerasus jamasakura
Cerasus jamasakura is native to Japan and can be found in the warm temperate regions of the country.
Species in the Cerasus genus
Cerasus cyclamina, Cerasus dielsiana, Cerasus yunnanensis, Cerasus subhirtella, Cerasus pogonostyla, Cerasus rechingeri, Cerasus yaoana, Cerasus jacquemontii, Cerasus karabastaviensis, Cerasus jamasakura, Cerasus incisa, Cerasus furuseana, Cerasus hisauchiana, Cerasus syodoi, Cerasus kanzakura, Cerasus yaoiana, Cerasus occidentalis,
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
Gen-ichi Koidzumi (1883-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koidz.' in the authors string.
Hideaki Ohba (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohba' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:969585-1: Based on the initial data import