Status:
valid
Authors:
(G.A.Fu & Y.S.Lin) H.Yu, N.H.Xia & H.G.Ye
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 25(1-2): 31. 2008 [2007 publ. 19 Mar 2008]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284836
Common Names
- Hainanensis Prunus
- Prunus Hainanensis
- Hainanensis Prunus
Description
Prunus hainanensis (also called Hainan Plum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to East Asia. It has white flowers and is found in dry, sunny areas such as rocky hillsides and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Prunus hainanensis is a popular ornamental plant, used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Prunus hainanensis has small, white flowers with yellow centres and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Prunus hainanensis is a species of flowering plant native to China. It is a fast-growing, annual plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by seed sowing in spring or summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings.
Where to Find Prunus hainanensis
Prunus hainanensis is native to China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Prunus hainanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prunus hainanensis?
Prunus hainanensis
What is the common name of Prunus hainanensis?
Hainan Cherry
What is the natural habitat of Prunus hainanensis?
It is native to China and is found in moist, shady areas
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
Guo Ai Fu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Fu' in the authors string.
Hua Gu Ye: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.G.Ye' in the authors string.
Hui Yu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Yu' in the authors string.