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Gray-leaf Cherry

Prunus canescens

Data Deficient

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Rosales (Roses & Allies)
Family
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Genus
Prunus (Cherries & Plums)
Species
Prunus canescens (Gray-leaf Cherry)

Names in Other Languages

German graublättrige Kirsche

Similar Species in Prunus

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albaricoque
Prunus armeniaca
Not Evaluated
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Arañón
Prunus cerasifera
Not Evaluated
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Capulin
Prunus serotina
Not Evaluated
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Cerezo
Prunus avium
Least Concern
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Cerezo de Santa Lucía
Prunus mahaleb
Not Evaluated
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cerezo de Virginia
Prunus virginiana
Not Evaluated
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cirolero
Prunus domestica
Least Concern
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Ciruelo Americano
Prunus americana
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gray-leaf Cherry?
The scientific name of Gray-leaf Cherry is Prunus canescens. It belongs to the genus Prunus.
What is the conservation status of Gray-leaf Cherry?
Gray-leaf Cherry (Prunus canescens) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Gray-leaf Cherry belong to?
Gray-leaf Cherry (Prunus canescens) belongs to the genus Prunus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rosaceae.
What kingdom does Gray-leaf Cherry belong to?
Gray-leaf Cherry (Prunus canescens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Gray-leaf Cherry?
The closest relatives of Gray-leaf Cherry in the genus Prunus include albaricoque, Arañón, Capulin, Cerezo, Cerezo de Santa Lucía.

Genus Prunus — 20 Species

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albaricoque
Prunus armeniaca
NE 🌸
Arañón
Prunus cerasifera
NE 🌸
Capulin
Prunus serotina
NE 🌸
Cerezo
Prunus avium
LC 🌸
Cerezo de Santa Lucía
Prunus mahaleb
NE 🌸
cerezo de Virginia
Prunus virginiana
NE 🌸
cirolero
Prunus domestica
LC 🌸
Ciruelo Americano
Prunus americana
LC 🌸
Ciruelo Silvestre
Prunus spinosa
LC 🌸
ginjeira
Prunus cerasus
LC 🌸
Laurel Cerezo
Prunus laurocerasus
NE 🌸
loro
Prunus lusitanica
LC 🌸
Cherokee Plum
Prunus angustifolia
LC 🌸
Carolina laurel cherry
Prunus caroliniana
LC 🌸
Briançon Apricot
Prunus brigantina
DD 🌸
Bat Laurel
Prunus polystachya
LC 🌸
Allegheny Plum
Prunus umbellata
LC
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Gray-leaf Cherry
Prunus canescens
DD
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Black Plum
Prunus nigra
LC 🌸
Hollyleaf Cherry
Prunus ilicifolia
LC
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