Cerasus occidentalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sw.) Dum.Cours.
Source:
tro
Year:
1802
Citation Micro:
Bot. Cult. 3: 389. 1802
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272550
Common Names
- Occidentalis Cerasus
- Cerasus Occidentalis
- Occidentalis Chokecherry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cerasus occidentalis (also called Western Cherry, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to North America. It typically grows to a height of 15-20 m and has leaves that are ovate-lanceolate in shape, with a serrated margin. It is found in open woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cerasus occidentalis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cerasus occidentalis has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cerasus occidentalis is a perennial shrub that is propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It requires regular watering and fertilization.
Where to Find Cerasus occidentalis
Cerasus occidentalis can be found in the mountains of Turkey.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50257694: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Georges Louis Marie Dumont de Courset (1746-1824): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dum.Cours.' in the authors string.