Prunus subglabra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Merr.) Kalkman
Source:
rjp
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Blumea 13: 87 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000995818
Common Names
- Prunus Subglabra
- Smooth-Leaf Cherry
- Smooth-Leaf Plum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Prunus subglabra (also called Subglabrous 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 subglabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments including fever, cough, and cold.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Prunus subglabra is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black drupe. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Prunus subglabra is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 10 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by cuttings and layering. It is a hardy species and can tolerate drought and frost.
Where to Find Prunus subglabra
Prunus subglabra is native to China and can be found in parts of Yunnan, Sichuan, and Guangxi provinces.
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-25368: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Cornelis Kalkman (1928-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kalkman' in the authors string.