Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yedoensis
ID:
984238

Status:
valid

Authors:
Matsum.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 15: 100 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000983576

Common Names

  • Prunus yedoensis
  • Yedoensis Cherry
  • Yedoensis Plum

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Description

Prunus yedoensis (also called Yedo Cherry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the rose family Rosaceae. It is native to Japan, where it is found in the islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. It typically grows in open forests, woodlands, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Prunus yedoensis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. The fruits of the plant are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies. The bark of the plant has medicinal properties and can be used to treat skin conditions and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Prunus yedoensis is a white, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Where to Find Prunus yedoensis

Prunus yedoensis is native to Japan and can be found in the wild in the region.

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-10409: Based on the initial data import
Jinzo Matsumura (1856-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matsum.' in the authors string.