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Japanese apricot

Prunus mume

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Taiwan, and United States.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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 mume (Japanese apricot)

Names in Other Languages

French abricotier du Japon
German japanische Aprikose
Portuguese damasqueiro-da-china

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 Japanese apricot?
The scientific name of Japanese apricot is Prunus mume. It belongs to the genus Prunus.
What is the conservation status of Japanese apricot?
Japanese apricot (Prunus mume) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Japanese apricot live?
Japanese apricot is found in Distributed across Brazil, Taiwan, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Japanese apricot belong to?
Japanese apricot (Prunus mume) belongs to the genus Prunus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rosaceae.
Is Japanese apricot endangered?
No, Japanese apricot (Prunus mume) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Japanese apricot belong to?
Japanese apricot (Prunus mume) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Japanese apricot?
The closest relatives of Japanese apricot in the genus Prunus include albaricoque, Arañón, Capulin, Cerezo, Cerezo de Santa Lucía.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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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 🌸
Gray-leaf Cherry
Prunus canescens
DD 🌸
Black Plum
Prunus nigra
LC 🌸
Hollyleaf Cherry
Prunus ilicifolia
LC
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