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Cherry laurel
Prunus laurocerasus
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The Cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is a species in the genus Prunus. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (Libya), Asia (India), Europe (20 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand).
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Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
(Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
(Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida
(Dicots)
Order
Rosales
(Roses & Allies)
Family
Rosaceae
(Rose Family)
Genus
Prunus
(Cherries & Plums)
Species
Prunus laurocerasus
(Cherry laurel)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Laurel Cerezo
French
Laurier cerise
German
Kirschlorbeer
Portuguese
loureiro-cerejeiro
Similar Species in Prunus
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Afgan Bush Cherry
Prunus jaquemontii
Data Deficient
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African Almond
Prunus africana
Vulnerable
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Allegheny Plum
Prunus umbellata
Least Concern
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Amarelle Cherry
Prunus cerasus
Least Concern
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American Plum
Prunus americana
Least Concern
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Apricot
Prunus armeniaca
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Asian Plum
Prunus salicina
Least Concern
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Bat Laurel
Prunus polystachya
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Cherry laurel?
The scientific name of Cherry laurel is Prunus laurocerasus. It belongs to the genus Prunus.
Where does Cherry laurel live?
Cherry laurel is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Libya), Asia (India), Europe (20 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand).. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary.
What family does Cherry laurel belong to?
Cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) belongs to the genus Prunus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rosaceae.
What kingdom does Cherry laurel belong to?
Cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Cherry laurel?
The closest relatives of Cherry laurel in the genus Prunus include Afgan Bush Cherry, African Almond, Allegheny Plum, Amarelle Cherry, American Plum.
Genus Prunus — 20 Species
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Afgan Bush Cherry
Prunus jaquemontii
African Almond
Prunus africana
Allegheny Plum
Prunus umbellata
Amarelle Cherry
Prunus cerasus
American Plum
Prunus americana
Apricot
Prunus armeniaca
Asian Plum
Prunus salicina
Bat Laurel
Prunus polystachya
Beach Plum
Prunus maritima
Bigtree Plum
Prunus mexicana
birchbark cherry
Prunus serrula
Bird Cherry
Prunus pensylvanica
Bitter Cherry
Prunus emarginata
Black Cherry
Prunus serotina
Black Plum
Prunus nigra
Blackthorn
Prunus spinosa
Briançon Apricot
Prunus brigantina
Bullace Plum
Prunus domestica
Carolina laurel cherry
Prunus caroliniana
Cherokee Plum
Prunus angustifolia
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