Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinosissima
ID:
996525

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 6, 16: 281 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000995863

Common Names

  • Prunus Spinosissima
  • Spiny Cherry
  • Spiny Plum

Searching for Prunus spinosissima? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Prunus spinosissima (also called Spiny Cherry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Europe and western Asia. It grows up to 3 m in height and has an upright, spreading habit. Its leaves are obovate to oblong-lanceolate, serrate, dark green above and pale green below. It is found in hedgerows, scrub and woodland edges.

Uses & Benefits

Prunus spinosissima is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Prunus spinosissima is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black drupe. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.

Searching for Prunus spinosissima? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Prunus spinosissima is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels. Pruning is recommended to keep the shrub in shape.

Where to Find Prunus spinosissima

Prunus spinosissima is native to Europe and can be found in parts of France, Spain, Italy, and Portugal.

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