Prunus ulmifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 6, 16: 281 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001003242
Common Names
- Prunus ulmifolia
- Ulmifolia Prunus
- Prunus Ulmifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Prunus ulmifolia (also called Elmsleaf Cherry, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Europe and Asia. It has a rounded crown and white flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Prunus ulmifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Prunus ulmifolia is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Prunus ulmifolia is a deciduous shrub native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained, moist soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate cold temperatures. It can be pruned to keep it in shape.
Where to Find Prunus ulmifolia
Prunus ulmifolia can be found in the forests of Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
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-3422: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.