Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblonga
ID:
996675

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Macbr.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Candollea 5: 364 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000996013

Common Names

  • Oblonga cherry
  • Oblonga bird cherry
  • Wild African cherry

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Description

Prunus oblonga (also called Oblong Plum, among many other common names) is a small deciduous tree native to East Asia. It grows to a height of 8-10 meters and has a dense, spreading crown. Its bark is grey-brown and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, glossy and dark green. It is found in moist temperate forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Prunus oblonga is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies. The wood is used for furniture and other woodworking projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prunus oblonga has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prunus oblonga is a small deciduous tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame and cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Prunus oblonga

Prunus oblonga is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Gansu, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Shandong, Shanxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, and Zhejiang.

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,