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West Indies cherry

Prunus myrtifolia

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found in Brazil.

🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Rosales (Rosenartige)
Family
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Genus
Prunus (Cherries & Plums)
Species
Prunus myrtifolia (West Indies cherry)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese coração-de-negro

Similar Species in Prunus

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Amerikanische Pflaume
Prunus americana
Least Concern
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Aprikose
Prunus armeniaca
Not Evaluated
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Berg-Kirsche
Prunus sargentii
Not Evaluated
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Blut-Kirschpflaume
Prunus cerasifera
Not Evaluated
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Briançon-Aprikose
Prunus brigantina
Data Deficient
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Chicasapflaume
Prunus angustifolia
Least Concern
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Eigentliche Krieche
Prunus domestica
Least Concern
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Feuerkirsche
Prunus pensylvanica
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of West Indies cherry?
The scientific name of West Indies cherry is Prunus myrtifolia. It belongs to the genus Prunus.
Where does West Indies cherry live?
West Indies cherry is found in Found in Brazil.. Countries include Brazil.
What family does West Indies cherry belong to?
West Indies cherry (Prunus myrtifolia) belongs to the genus Prunus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rosaceae.
What kingdom does West Indies cherry belong to?
West Indies cherry (Prunus myrtifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of West Indies cherry?
The closest relatives of West Indies cherry in the genus Prunus include Amerikanische Pflaume, Aprikose, Berg-Kirsche, Blut-Kirschpflaume, Briançon-Aprikose.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Prunus — 20 Species

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Amerikanische Pflaume
Prunus americana
LC 🌸
Aprikose
Prunus armeniaca
NE 🌸
Berg-Kirsche
Prunus sargentii
NE 🌸
Blut-Kirschpflaume
Prunus cerasifera
NE 🌸
Briançon-Aprikose
Prunus brigantina
DD 🌸
Chicasapflaume
Prunus angustifolia
LC 🌸
Eigentliche Krieche
Prunus domestica
LC 🌸
Feuerkirsche
Prunus pensylvanica
NE 🌸
Gänse-Pflaume
Prunus rivularis
DD 🌸
Gänse-Pflaume
Prunus munsoniana
LC 🌸
Gärtnerpflaume
Prunus hortulana
LC 🌸
Glocken-Kirsche
Prunus campanulata
NE 🌸
Grannenkirsche
Prunus serrulata
NE 🌸
graublättrige Kirsche
Prunus canescens
DD 🌸
graue Kirschmandel
Prunus incana
DD 🌸
japanische Aprikose
Prunus mume
LC 🌸
japanische Mandelkirsche
Prunus tomentosa
NE 🌸
Kanada-Pflaume
Prunus nigra
LC 🌸
kaukasische Mandel
Prunus fenzliana
DD 🌸
Kirschlorbeer
Prunus laurocerasus
NE
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