Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serrula
ID:
1002731

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Pl. Delavay. : 196 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001002069

Common Names

  • Siberian Cherry
  • Prunus serrula
  • Birch-Leaved Cherry

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Description

Prunus serrula (also called Paperbark Cherry, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It has white flowers and red edible fruits. It is found in grasslands, forests, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Prunus serrula is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive white flowers and red fruits. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prunus serrula has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have light green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prunus serrula is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 4 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Prunus serrula

Prunus serrula can be found in Europe, particularly in the Alps and the Carpathian Mountains.

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-3244: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.