Oemleria cerasiformis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Torr. & A.Gray) J.W.Landon
Source:
rjp
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Taxon 24: 200 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000984299
Common Names
- Osoberry
- Indian Plum
- Osoberry Indian Plum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oemleria cerasiformis (also called Indian Plum, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It has white flowers and grows to a height of up to 2 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Oemleria cerasiformis is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage and edible fruits. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat digestive problems, skin conditions, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oemleria cerasiformis is white, with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black achene. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oemleria cerasiformis is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame. Plants can be planted out in the garden in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Oemleria cerasiformis
Oemleria cerasiformis is native to North America and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Species in the Oemleria 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-1118: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
John W. Landon (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Landon' in the authors string.