Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
prinoides
ID:
990595

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rehder & E.H.Wilson

Source:
rjp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 1: 194 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000989933

Common Names

  • Prinoides Loquat
  • Prinoides Japanese Medlar
  • Prinoides Japanese Plum

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Description

Eriobotrya prinoides (also called Prinoides Loquat, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with white flowers and yellow fruits. It is native to East Asia and is found in forests, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Eriobotrya prinoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its fruits are used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriobotrya prinoides has white flowers with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, yellow fruits. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriobotrya prinoides can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in the fall and cuttings should be taken in the spring. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Eriobotrya prinoides

Eriobotrya prinoides can be found in Central and Eastern Europe, including Germany, Austria, Hungary, and the Czech Republic.

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-1824: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.
Ernest Henry Wilson (1876-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.H.Wilson' in the authors string.