Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reverchonii
ID:
1014821

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sarg.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Trees & Shrubs 2: 158 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001014159

Common Names

  • Prunus Reverchonii
  • Chickasaw Plum
  • Texas Plum

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Description

Prunus reverchonii (also called Reverchon's Plum, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States, where it is found in dry, open woodlands and chaparral. It has dark green, ovate leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the spring. The fruit is a small, red-purple, edible drupe.

Uses & Benefits

Prunus reverchonii is a deciduous shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for erosion control, as a windbreak, and as a habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prunus reverchonii has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prunus reverchonii is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The shrub should be planted in full sun and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Prunus reverchonii

Prunus reverchonii can be found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Georgia.

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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