Prunus griffithii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) C.K.Schneid.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Ill. Handb. Laubholzk. 1: 603 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000996340
Common Names
- Griffith's Plum
- Griffith's Cherry
- Griffith's Almond
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Prunus griffithii (also called Griffith's 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 griffithii 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 griffithii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Prunus griffithii is a small deciduous tree native to China. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The tree should be planted in a sunny location in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Prunus griffithii
Prunus griffithii is native to the Himalayas, from Pakistan east to Nepal and south to Bhutan.
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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Camillo Karl Schneider (1876-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.K.Schneid.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:729765-1: Based on the initial data import