Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
litigiosa
ID:
1002700

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schneider

Source:
rjp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
; 1905 65 1905

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001002038

Common Names

  • Litigious Cherry
  • Prunus Litigiosa
  • Litigious Prunus

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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Prunus litigiosa (also called Litigio Cherry, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It has white flowers and red edible fruits. It is found in grasslands, forests, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Prunus litigiosa is used for its medicinal properties and is often used in herbal teas to treat digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prunus litigiosa has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have reddish-green stems.

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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Where to Find Prunus litigiosa

Prunus litigiosa can be found in Europe, particularly in the Alps and the Carpathian Mountains.

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,