Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
domestica
ID:
985011

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 475 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000984349

Common Names

  • Domestic Plum
  • Garden Plum
  • Cultivated Plum

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Description

Prunus domestica (also called European Plum, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Europe and Asia. It has white flowers and grows to a height of up to 15 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Prunus domestica is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage and edible fruits. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat digestive problems, skin conditions, and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Prunus domestica sub. italica (Borkh.) Gams ex Hegi
Prunus domestica sub. insititia (L.) C.K.Schneid.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Prunus domestica is white, with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black achene. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prunus domestica is a deciduous tree that can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept at a temperature of 15-20°C. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a pot of moist compost.

Where to Find Prunus domestica

Prunus domestica is native to Europe and can be found in forests, thickets, and along roadsides.

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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