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Mountain Cherry

Prunus prostrata

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Rosales (อันดับกุหลาบ)
Family
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Genus
Prunus (Cherries & Plums)
Species
Prunus prostrata (Mountain Cherry)

Names in Other Languages

German niedrige Kirschmandel
Arabic كرز بري

Similar Species in Prunus

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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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Bat Laurel
Prunus polystachya
Least Concern
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Black Cherry
Prunus serotina
Not Evaluated
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clove cherry
Prunus apetala
Least Concern
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Afgan Bush Cherry
Prunus jaquemontii
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mountain Cherry?
The scientific name of Mountain Cherry is Prunus prostrata. It belongs to the genus Prunus.
What is the conservation status of Mountain Cherry?
Mountain Cherry (Prunus prostrata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Mountain Cherry belong to?
Mountain Cherry (Prunus prostrata) belongs to the genus Prunus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rosaceae.
Is Mountain Cherry endangered?
No, Mountain Cherry (Prunus prostrata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Mountain Cherry belong to?
Mountain Cherry (Prunus prostrata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Mountain Cherry?
The closest relatives of Mountain Cherry in the genus Prunus include African Almond, Allegheny Plum, Amarelle Cherry, American Plum, Bat Laurel.

Genus Prunus — 20 Species

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African Almond
Prunus africana
VU 🌸
Allegheny Plum
Prunus umbellata
LC 🌸
Amarelle Cherry
Prunus cerasus
LC 🌸
American Plum
Prunus americana
LC 🌸
Bat Laurel
Prunus polystachya
LC 🌸
Black Cherry
Prunus serotina
NE 🌸
clove cherry
Prunus apetala
LC 🌸
Bigtree Plum
Prunus mexicana
LC 🌸
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 🌸
Fenzls Almond
Prunus fenzliana
DD 🌸
Japanese Cherry
Prunus serrulata
NE 🌸
Fuji Cherry
Prunus incisa
DD 🌸
Hollyleaf Cherry
Prunus ilicifolia
LC 🌸
Gray-leaf Cherry
Prunus canescens
DD 🌸
Afgan Bush Cherry
Prunus jaquemontii
DD
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