Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yunnanensis
ID:
986995

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) T.T.Yu & C.L.Li

Source:
rjp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 38: 64 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000986333

Common Names

  • Yunnan Cherry
  • Yunnanensis Cherry
  • Yunnan Cherry Tree

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Description

Cerasus yunnanensis (also called Yunnan Cherry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to China. It has white flowers and red fruits. It prefers moist soils and is found in open woods, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Cerasus yunnanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments including fever, inflammation, and skin disorders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cerasus yunnanensis var. polybotrys (Koehne) T.T.Yu & C.L.Li

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cerasus yunnanensis is pink and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cerasus yunnanensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn. The shrub prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cerasus yunnanensis

Cerasus yunnanensis can be found in the mountains of the Caucasus region, as well as in the Balkans and the Carpathians.

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-13960: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Tse Tsun Yu (1908-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.T.Yu' in the authors string.
Chao Luang Li (1938-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.L.Li' in the authors string.