Status:
valid
Authors:
Temb.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Dokl. Akad. Nauk Tadzhiksk. S.S.R. 18: 29. 1956
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001005185
Common Names
- Darvas Plum
- Prunus darvasica
- Darvas' Plum
Description
Prunus darvasica (also called Darvaz Cherry, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Central Asia. It has a rounded crown and white flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Prunus darvasica is a deciduous tree that is often used in landscaping. It has attractive foliage that turns yellow in the fall. The tree is also known for its edible fruit, which can be used to make jams and jellies. The tree is also drought-tolerant and can be used as a shade tree.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Prunus darvasica are white and cup-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Prunus darvasica is a deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings or from seed. Prune as needed to maintain desired shape.
Where to Find Prunus darvasica
Prunus darvasica is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun.
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,