Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
1002689

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1784

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 14 (J. A. Murray). 463. 1784 [May-Jun 1784]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001002027

Common Names

  • Japanese Cherry
  • Prunus Japonica
  • Japanese Prunus

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Description

Prunus japonica (also called Japanese Plum, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that is native to Japan. It has white flowers and grows in forests and other shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Prunus japonica is used for its medicinal properties and is often used in herbal teas to treat digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Prunus japonica var. nakaii (H.Lév.) Rehder

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prunus japonica has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have reddish-green stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prunus japonica is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and should be about 10-15 cm in length. The cuttings should be planted in a pot filled with a mixture of peat and sand. The pot should be kept in a warm, sheltered spot and watered regularly. The cuttings should root within a few weeks. Once they have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Prunus japonica

Prunus japonica can be found in moist woodlands and shaded hedgerows in Europe and North America.

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-3239: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.