Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oocarpa
ID:
996448

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stapf) Kalkman

Source:
rjp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Blumea 13: 102 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000995786

Common Names

  • Oocarp Plum
  • Prunus oocarpa
  • Oocarp Cherry

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Description

Prunus oocarpa (also called oo-carp cherry, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China and Mongolia. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 8 m tall. It has grey-brown bark and its leaves are oblong-lanceolate and serrated. It is found in open woodlands, scrub and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Prunus oocarpa is a popular ornamental tree, often used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Prunus oocarpa are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prunus oocarpa is a deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from softwood cuttings taken in early summer or from seed. It can also be propagated from layering.

Where to Find Prunus oocarpa

Prunus oocarpa is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.

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-25337: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Cornelis Kalkman (1928-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kalkman' in the authors string.