Prunus dolichadenia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cardot
Source:
rjp
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 4: 25 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000996412
Common Names
- Long-stalked Cherry
- Long-stalked Plum
- Long-stalked Prunus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Prunus dolichadenia (also called Long-fruited 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 dolichadenia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Prunus dolichadenia are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
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Prunus dolichadenia is a deciduous shrub native to China. 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 dolichadenia
Prunus dolichadenia can be found in the Himalayas, from Pakistan to Nepal.
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-26060: Based on the initial data import
Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.