Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
americana
ID:
1017736

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marshall

Source:
rjp

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Arbust. Amer. : 111 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001017074

Common Names

  • American Plum
  • Wild Plum
  • American Wild Plum

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Description

Prunus americana (also called American Plum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to North America, and is found in woodlands and forests. It is a deciduous tree, with green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Prunus americana is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a food plant for livestock and as a source of fuelwood.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Prunus americana var. mollis (Torr.) Torr. & A.Gray

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prunus americana has white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prunus americana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or autumn and should be rooted in a mix of sand and peat. Plants should be grown in full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Prunus americana

Prunus americana can be found in the Eastern United States and Canada.

Species in the Prunus genus

Prunus topkegolensis, Prunus taplejungnica, Prunus pensylvanica, Prunus sachalinensis, Prunus nipponica, Prunus yedoensis, Prunus gondouinii, Prunus humilis, Prunus domestica, Prunus ferganica, Prunus fruticans, Prunus prostrata, Prunus lannesiana, Prunus campanulata, Prunus simonii, Prunus ussuriensis, Prunus undulata, Prunus grayana, Prunus velutina, Prunus cornuta, Prunus napaulensis, Prunus pedunculata, Prunus mongolica, Prunus davidiana, Prunus kansuensis, Prunus dasycarpa, Prunus pygeoides, Prunus szechuanica, Prunus setulosa, Prunus caudata, Prunus cercocarpifolia, Prunus argentea, Prunus moldavica, Prunus stepposa, Prunus tadzhikistanica, Prunus vachuschtii, Prunus ssiori, Prunus ravenii, Prunus douglasii, Prunus brachybotrya, Prunus salicifolia, Prunus samydoides, Prunus petunnikowii, Prunus sargentii, Prunus juddii, Prunus guatemalensis, Prunus canescens, Prunus eminens, Prunus armeniaca, Prunus bifrons,

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-77: Based on the initial data import
Humphry Marshall (1722-1801): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marshall' in the authors string.