Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mandshurica
ID:
1018000

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maxim.) Koehne

Source:
rjp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Deut. Dendrol. : 318 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001017338

Common Names

  • Prunus mandshurica
  • Manchurian Apricot
  • Manchurian Wild Apricot

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Description

Prunus mandshurica (also called 'Manchurian Apricot', among many other common names) is a small deciduous tree native to the mountains of central and southern Europe. It has an upright habit and oval leaves with serrated margins. It produces fragrant, white flowers in the spring and is typically found in rocky areas, on dry slopes and in clearings.

Uses & Benefits

Prunus mandshurica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Prunus mandshurica are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prunus mandshurica is a species of cherry native to Manchuria. It can be propagated through seed or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and resistant to most pests and diseases.

Where to Find Prunus mandshurica

Prunus mandshurica is native to East Asia and can be found in areas of 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-7998: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Bernhard Adalbert Emil Koehne (1848-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koehne' in the authors string.