Prunus arabica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Olivier) Meikle
Source:
rjp
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 19: 229 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000996403
Common Names
- Arabian Cherry
- Jordanian Cherry
- Arabica Cherry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Prunus arabica (also called Arabian Cherry, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to the Middle East. It has dark green, glossy leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Prunus arabica is used for its edible fruits, ornamental flowers, and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Prunus arabica has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown nut, and the seedlings have two cotyledons and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Prunus arabica is a deciduous shrub native to the Middle East. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and will tolerate some shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame.
Where to Find Prunus arabica
Prunus arabica can be found in the Mediterranean region, from the Canary Islands to the Middle East.
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-26046: Based on the initial data import
Guillaume-Antoine Olivier (1756-1814): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Olivier' in the authors string.
Robert Desmond Meikle (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meikle' in the authors string.