Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachypetala
ID:
1002625

Status:
valid

Authors:
Walp.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Syst. 1: 272 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001001963

Common Names

  • Brachypetalous Cherry
  • Prunus Brachypetala
  • Brachypetalous Prunus

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Description

Prunus brachypetala (also called Short-petal Plum, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that is native to China. It has white flowers and grows in forests and other shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Prunus brachypetala is used for its medicinal properties and is often used in herbal teas to treat digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Prunus brachypetala is a white, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prunus brachypetala is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and should be about 10-15 cm in length. The cuttings should be planted in a pot filled with a mixture of peat and sand. The pot should be kept in a warm, sheltered spot and watered regularly. The cuttings should root within a few weeks. Once they have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Prunus brachypetala

Prunus brachypetala can be found in moist woodlands and shaded hedgerows in Europe and North America.

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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