Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Ohba & S.Akiyama
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus. Tokyo, B 36: 134 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748519
Common Names
- Prunus topkegolensis
- Topkegolensis Prunus
- Topkegol Plum
Description
Prunus topkegolensis (also called Topkegolensis cherry, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree or shrub native to the Caucasus Mountains. It has a rounded crown and grows to a height of 8–10 m. Its bark is reddish-brown and its leaves are oval and serrated. It is found in deciduous forests, meadows, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Prunus topkegolensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ingredient in some herbal teas and as a dietary supplement.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Prunus topkegolensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a greenish-white color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Prunus topkegolensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade and is hardy to USDA Zone 5.
Where to Find Prunus topkegolensis
Prunus topkegolensis can be found in the Mexican state of Chiapas.
Prunus topkegolensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prunus topkegolensis?
Prunus topkegolensis
What is the common name of Prunus topkegolensis?
Topkegolensis Prunus
What is the natural habitat of Prunus topkegolensis?
Prunus topkegolensis is native to China
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
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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,