Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argentea
ID:
988241

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rehder

Source:
rjp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 3: 27 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000987579

Common Names

  • Prunus Argentea
  • Argentea Plum
  • Argentea Fruit

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Description

Prunus argentea (also called 'Silver Leaf Cherry', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China. It has white flowers and grows in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Prunus argentea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make jams and jellies, as well as traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Prunus argentea is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prunus argentea is a deciduous tree that can reach up to 8m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through softwood cuttings taken in summer or semi-hardwood cuttings taken in autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, though germination can be slow and erratic.

Where to Find Prunus argentea

Prunus argentea can be found in the Caucasus.

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,

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