Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amygdaloides
ID:
1249970

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249308

Common Names

  • Prunus amygdaloides
  • Amygdaloides Prunus
  • Almond-Leaf Plum

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Description

Prunus amygdaloides (also called Bitter Almond, among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Prunus amygdaloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prunus amygdaloides has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The fruit is a small, yellow-brown drupe with a single seed. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prunus amygdaloides is a perennial shrub that is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Prunus amygdaloides

Prunus amygdaloides can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Prunus amygdaloides FAQ

What type of plant is Prunus amygdaloides?

Prunus amygdaloides is a shrub.

Where does Prunus amygdaloides grow?

Prunus amygdaloides grows in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

What are the flowers of Prunus amygdaloides like?

The flowers of Prunus amygdaloides are white or pink and have five petals.

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 tro-50149292: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.