Prunus slavinii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.J.Palmer ex Rehder
Source:
rjp
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 14: 208 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001013986
Common Names
- Slavin's Plum
- Slavin's Wild Plum
- Slavin's Prune
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Prunus slavinii (also called Slavin's Plum, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States, where it is found in dry, open woodlands and chaparral. It has dark green, ovate leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the spring. The fruit is a small, red-purple, edible drupe.
Uses & Benefits
Prunus slavinii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for its edible fruits, which can be eaten fresh or cooked.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Prunus slavinii has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Prunus slavinii is a deciduous shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Prunus slavinii
Prunus slavinii is native to the western United States, from California to Montana. It prefers dry, rocky soils and can be found in open woodlands and along roadsides.
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-5939: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.
Ernest Jesse Palmer (1875-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.J.Palmer' in the authors string.