Status:
valid
Authors:
(Poit. & Turpin) Rehder
Source:
rjp
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 27: 171 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000983695
Common Names
- Gondouin's Plum
- Gondouin's Cherry
- Gondouinii Prunus
Description
Prunus gondouinii (also called Gondouin's Cherry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Europe and Asia. It has dark green foliage and white flowers. It grows in open woodlands, thickets, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Prunus gondouinii is a deciduous shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant. It has small white flowers that bloom in the summer and attract bees and butterflies. The plant is also used to treat digestive problems and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Prunus gondouinii is a white, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Prunus gondouinii is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by softwood cuttings in the summer or by layering in the fall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be pruned in late winter or early spring to maintain its shape.
Where to Find Prunus gondouinii
Prunus gondouinii can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
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,