Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glauciphylla
ID:
997022

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ghora & Panigrahi

Source:
rjp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 7: 228 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000996360

Common Names

  • Glaucous-leaved Plum
  • Prunus glauciphylla
  • Glaucous-leaved Cherry

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Description

Prunus glauciphylla (also called glaucous-leaved cherry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family Rosaceae. It is native to the Himalayas, from Afghanistan to western China, and is found in scrub and open woodland habitats at altitudes of 1,000–3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Prunus glauciphylla is used for its edible fruits, ornamental flowers, and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Prunus glauciphylla is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prunus glauciphylla 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 glauciphylla

Prunus glauciphylla is native to Japan.

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-25990: Based on the initial data import
Gopinath Panigrahi (1924-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panigrahi' in the authors string.
Chhabi Ghora (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ghora' in the authors string.