Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amygdalus
ID:
1016508

Status:
valid

Authors:
Batsch

Source:
rjp

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
Beytr. Entw. Gewächsreich 1: 30 (1801)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001015846

Common Names

  • Prunus amygdalus
  • Almond
  • Amygdalus

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Description

Prunus amygdalus (also called Almond, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with white flowers and edible nuts. It is native to the Middle East and is found in woodlands, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Prunus amygdalus is a species of tree that is used for its edible nuts. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as well as for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prunus amygdalus has small, white flowers with five petals that bloom in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, red berries that ripen in the fall. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prunus amygdalus is a deciduous tree that can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or grafting. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil. Grafting is best done in late winter or early spring. The rootstock should be healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Prunus amygdalus

Prunus amygdalus is native to the Middle East and can be found in countries such as Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.

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,

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