Prunus zippeliana, also known as bigleaf cherry or Da ye gui ying, is a species of Prunus native to China, Japan, and Vietnam. It is a large tree, typically growing to 10-25 meters tall, with large, leathery leaves. The leaves are oval-shaped, with a serrated edge, and are typically 10-15 cm long and 5-8 cm wide. The leaves are dark green on the upper surface and paler green on the underside.
The leaves of Prunus zippeliana have a number of medicinal uses. They have been used to treat a variety of conditions, including fever, cough, diarrhea, and dysentery. The leaves are also said to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
In addition to their medicinal uses, the leaves of Prunus zippeliana are also used in traditional Chinese cuisine. They can be used to make a tea, or they can be added to stir-fries or soups.
Here are some additional facts about Prunus zippeliana:
- The tree prefers to grow in mixed forests and thickets on calcareous mountains 400 to 2400 m above sea level.
- It is an important winter host plant for Asphondylia yushimai, the soybean pod gall midge, which is a major pest of soybeans in Japan.
- In a 1994 study, P. zippeliana was found to be the best in the genus Prunus at preventing melanin synthesis.
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