Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
emarginata
ID:
1007374

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Douglas) Eaton

Source:
rjp

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Man. Bot. , ed. 7: 463 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001006712

Common Names

  • Bitter Cherry
  • Small-Fruited Cherry
  • Sour Cherry

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Description

Prunus emarginata (also called bitter cherry, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to the Midwest United States. It has white flowers and red fruits. It is found in open woodlands, scrublands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Prunus emarginata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Prunus emarginata var. mollis (Douglas) W.H.Brewer

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Prunus emarginata has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, dark and glossy. The seedlings are small and have three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prunus emarginata is a deciduous shrub that can reach a height of up to 2 m. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by softwood cuttings in spring or semi-hardwood cuttings in summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring.

Where to Find Prunus emarginata

Prunus emarginata can be found in the mountains of Central and Southern Europe.

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

David Douglas (1799-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Douglas' in the authors string.
Amos Eaton (1776-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eaton' in the authors string.