Prunus hypoxantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Koehne) J.Wen
Source:
tro
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 164: 243 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040193
Common Names
- Prunus hypoxantha
- Hypoxantha Prunus
- Prunus Hypoxantha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Prunus hypoxantha (also called Hypoxantha Prunus, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows to a height of 0.5-1 m. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. Its leaves are lanceolate to ovate in shape and are usually 1-2 cm long. The flowers are white and bell-shaped and are borne in clusters.
Uses & Benefits
Prunus hypoxantha is a species of tree found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Prunus hypoxantha is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Prunus hypoxantha is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Prunus hypoxantha
Prunus hypoxantha is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Caribbean, Central and South America, and parts of Africa.
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 tro-100367017: Based on the initial data import
Bernhard Adalbert Emil Koehne (1848-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koehne' in the authors string.
Jun Wen (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Wen' in the authors string.