Prunus ulmifolia

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Aflatunia ulmifolia
• Amygdalus ulmifolia
• Amygdalus ulmifolia var. regelii
• × Prunoamygdalus baldshuanica
• Prunus baldshuanica f. heteromera
• Louiseania ulmifolia
• Prunus baldshuanica
• Prunus baldshuanica var. smirnowii

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, falling into the family Rosaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Prunus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Prunus ulmifolia, exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the region of Central Asia. It can be found growing naturally across the vast landscapes of Kazakhstan. Additionally, its range extends into the mountainous terrains of Kirgizstan. The species is also documented to inhabit various areas throughout Tadzhikistan. Finally, the plant maintains a presence within the borders of Uzbekistan, completing its regional distribution.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Prunus ulmifolia is characterized by its preference for high-altitude environments, specifically thriving within mountain ecosystems. It is predominantly found inhabiting forest landscapes, where it plays a role in the complex structural diversity of these montane regions. The species occupies a specific altitudinal niche, maintaining an elevational range that begins at 1500 m AMSL and extends up to a maximum of 2500 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

2500 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1500 m AMSL

Habitat :

forest, mountains

Morphology

The morphology of Prunus ulmifolia is characterized by its distinct growth form as a tree, exhibiting a structural development that is fundamentally woody in nature. This species reaches a maximum plant height of approximately 3 meters, establishing a sturdy, lignified framework typical of its taxonomic classification.

Growth form :

tree

Plant height max:

3 m

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Prunus ulmifolia is primarily driven by its flowering cycle, which is characterized by a specific seasonal window. The flowering process begins in April and concludes within the same month of April, though the reproductive cycle can be influenced by environmental variables that may cause shifts in timing. This concentrated period of blooming serves as the critical phase for pollination and the subsequent development of seeds.

Flowering time :

Apr

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Prunus ulmifolia has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Natural product research

Chemicals

Prunus ulmifolia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Citronellol, RUTIN.

Citronellol

1. Natural product research

RUTIN

1. Natural product research

Activities

Prunus ulmifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Cytotoxic

1. Natural product research