Prinsepia utilis

Prinsepia utilis, the Himalayan wild cherry or Himalayan cherry prinsepia, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae.[2] It is native to Himalayan region, from northeast Pakistan to south-central China.[1] In the wild it is typically found at on valley slopes, wastelands, and on trailsides at elevations from 1,000 to 2,600 m (3,300 to 8,500 ft).[3] A spiny shrub from 1 to 5 m (3 to 16 ft) in height, it bears edible fruit which are particularly liked by children, and whose seeds are used to produce a cooking oil.[4] It is also planted as a hedge.[4]

  • Fruit
    Fruit
  • Close-up of flowers
    Close-up of flowers
  • Habit
    Habit

Prinsepia utilis
Flowering branches
Botanical illustration
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Prinsepia
Species:
P. utilis
Binomial name
Prinsepia utilis
Synonyms[1]

Cycnia spinosa Griff.

References
  1. "Prinsepia utilis Royle". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  2. "Himalayan Cherry Prinsepia". flowersofindia.net. Flowers of India. 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023. Himalayan Cherry Prinsepia • Hindi: bhikal, bekkra, bhekal, cherara, dhatila, • Khasi: dieng shiahmiaw, shia sohkaw, diengsla sohmon • Nepali: धतेल Dhatelo • Nepali: ढटेलो Dhatelo, भेकाली Bhekaalee, कुकुर पाइले Kukur Paaile
  3. "扁核木 bian he mu". Flora of China. efloras.org. 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  4. Fern, Ken (12 October 2022). "Prinsepia utilis Royle. Rosaceae". Useful Temperate Plants. Temperate Plants Database. Retrieved 11 September 2023.


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