Prunus arborea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) Kalkman
Source:
rjp
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Blumea 13: 90 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000995821
Common Names
- Prunus Arborea
- Tree Cherry
- Tree Plum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Prunus arborea (also called Arboreal Cherry, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Europe and western Asia. It grows up to 10 m in height and has a rounded crown with a short trunk. Its leaves are obovate to oblong-lanceolate, serrate, dark green above and pale green below. It is found in forests, scrub and hedgerows.
Uses & Benefits
Prunus arborea is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Prunus arborea var. robusta (Koord. & Valeton) KalkmanPrunus arborea var. stipulacea (King) Kalkman
Prunus arborea var. montana (Hook.f.) Kalkman
Prunus arborea var. densa (King) Kalkman
Prunus arborea var. alticola Kalkman
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Prunus arborea is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black drupe. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.
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Prunus arborea is a deciduous tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels. Pruning is recommended to keep the tree in shape.
Where to Find Prunus arborea
Prunus arborea is native to Europe and can be found in parts of France, Spain, Italy, and Portugal.
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-25370: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Cornelis Kalkman (1928-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kalkman' in the authors string.