Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
1273212

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Dum.Cours.

Source:
tro

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Bot. Cult. 3: 389. 1802

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272550



Common Names

  • Occidentalis Cerasus
  • Cerasus Occidentalis
  • Occidentalis Chokecherry


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Description

Cerasus occidentalis (also called Western Cherry, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to North America. It typically grows to a height of 15-20 m and has leaves that are ovate-lanceolate in shape, with a serrated margin. It is found in open woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cerasus occidentalis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cerasus occidentalis has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cerasus occidentalis is a perennial shrub that is propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It requires regular watering and fertilization.

Where to Find Cerasus occidentalis

Cerasus occidentalis can be found in the mountains of Turkey.

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 tro-50257694: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Georges Louis Marie Dumont de Courset (1746-1824): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dum.Cours.' in the authors string.