Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
koraiensis
ID:
1010082

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai ex T.Kawamoto

Source:
rjp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Handbook of Korea-Manchurian Forestry ; 1940 142 1940

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001009420

Common Names

  • Prunus koraiensis
  • Korean Cherry
  • Korean Plum

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Description

Prunus koraiensis (also called Korean Apricot, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Korea and Japan, and is found in open woodlands, hillsides, and valleys. It has white flowers and long, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Prunus koraiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in hedgerows and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Prunus koraiensis are white, small, and star-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small, dark, and glossy, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prunus koraiensis is a deciduous shrub native to East Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a pot in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a cold frame. The shrub can also be propagated by layering in the summer.

Where to Find Prunus koraiensis

Prunus koraiensis can be found in East Asia, particularly in China, Japan, and Korea.

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-48337: Based on the initial data import
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
Taigen Kawamoto (1882-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Kawamoto' in the authors string.