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dwarf red-leaf plum

Prunus cistena

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada, Norway, and Sweden.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

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 cistena (dwarf red-leaf plum)

Names in Other Languages

German rote Sandkirsche

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
Not Evaluated
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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 dwarf red-leaf plum?
The scientific name of dwarf red-leaf plum is Prunus cistena. It belongs to the genus Prunus.
Where does dwarf red-leaf plum live?
dwarf red-leaf plum is found in Distributed across Canada, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Canada, Norway, Sweden.
What family does dwarf red-leaf plum belong to?
dwarf red-leaf plum (Prunus cistena) belongs to the genus Prunus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rosaceae.
What kingdom does dwarf red-leaf plum belong to?
dwarf red-leaf plum (Prunus cistena) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of dwarf red-leaf plum?
The closest relatives of dwarf red-leaf plum in the genus Prunus include Afgan Bush Cherry, African Almond, Allegheny Plum, Amarelle Cherry, American Plum.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Prunus — 20 Species

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Afgan Bush Cherry
Prunus jaquemontii
DD 🌸
African Almond
Prunus africana
VU 🌸
Allegheny Plum
Prunus umbellata
LC 🌸
Amarelle Cherry
Prunus cerasus
LC 🌸
American Plum
Prunus americana
LC 🌸
Apricot
Prunus armeniaca
NE 🌸
Asian Plum
Prunus salicina
LC 🌸
Bat Laurel
Prunus polystachya
LC 🌸
Beach Plum
Prunus maritima
DD 🌸
Bigtree Plum
Prunus mexicana
LC 🌸
birchbark cherry
Prunus serrula
NE 🌸
Bird Cherry
Prunus pensylvanica
NE 🌸
Bitter Cherry
Prunus emarginata
LC 🌸
Black Cherry
Prunus serotina
NE 🌸
Black Plum
Prunus nigra
LC 🌸
Blackthorn
Prunus spinosa
LC 🌸
Briançon Apricot
Prunus brigantina
DD 🌸
Bullace Plum
Prunus domestica
LC 🌸
Carolina laurel cherry
Prunus caroliniana
LC 🌸
Cherokee Plum
Prunus angustifolia
LC
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