Prunus mandshurica
Armeniaca mandshurica
Prunus mandshurica, commonly known as the Manchurian cherry, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to East Asia. Renowned for its delicate blossoms and medicinal properties, it has long been utilized in traditional practices. Its bark and fruit offer therapeutic potential, making it a significant subject in ethnobotanical studies.
- Scientific name: Prunus mandshurica
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identification is completed by its placement in the genus Prunus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Prunus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Prunus mandshurica, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In Korea, it is referred to as 개살구나무, while in Russia, it is called Абрикос манньчжурский. Its Vietnamese name is Armeniaca mandshurica, and in China, it is commonly known as 东北杏. Finally, in Ukraine, it is identified as Абриксос манчжурська.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ko | 개살구나무 | Wikidata |
| ru | Абрикос маньчжурский | Wikidata |
| vi | Armeniaca mandshurica | Wikidata |
| zh | 东北杏 | Wikidata |
| uk | Абрикоса манчжурська | Wikidata |
| azb | مانجوری اریی | Wikidata |
| fa | زردآلوی منچوری | Wikidata |
| be | Абрыкос маньчжурскі | Wikidata |
| fi | mantsurianaprikoosi | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 东北杏 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several key regions of Northeast Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is notably documented within the Primorye territory. Moving south, it is widely distributed throughout the Manchuria region of China. The species also extends its range into the Korean Peninsula, representing a significant part of its Eastern Asian habitat. Consequently, its geographical footprint is concentrated within these distinct northern and eastern territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Prunus mandshurica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include amygdalin, vitamin C.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| amygdalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitamin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |