Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apetala
ID:
1018990

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Siebold & Zucc.) Franch. & Sav.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Jap. 2: 329 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001018328

Common Names

  • Apetala Plum
  • Apetala Cherry
  • Apetala Prunus

Searching for Prunus apetala? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Prunus apetala (also called Chinese Bramble, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China and Japan. It has long, arching stems with small, white flowers and red, edible fruits. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be found in forests, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Prunus apetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Prunus apetala var. pilosa (Koidz.) E.H.Wilson
Prunus apetala var. monticola Kawas. & H.Koyama

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Prunus apetala are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

Searching for Prunus apetala? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Prunus apetala can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Prunus apetala

Prunus apetala is native to eastern Asia.

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-9151: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Paul Amédée Ludovic Savatier (1830-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sav.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.