Prunus rufa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall. ex Hook.f.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
The flora of British India (Rosaceae) ; 1878 314 1878
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000997299
Common Names
- Rufous Cherry
- Rufous Bird Cherry
- Rufous Himalayan Cherry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Prunus rufa (also called Red cherry, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and western Asia. It has long, thin, serrated leaves and produces small, white, pink or red flowers. It is typically found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Prunus rufa is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, Rosaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Prunus rufa var. imanishii (Kitam.) Ghora & PanigrahiFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Prunus rufa has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Prunus rufa is a perennial shrub that is native to Europe. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed in autumn or spring or by cuttings in summer.
Where to Find Prunus rufa
Prunus rufa can be found in the Mediterranean region.
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-27210: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.