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Pocket Plum

Taphrina pruni

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class
Taphrinomycetes (Taphrinomycetes)
Order
Taphrinales (Taphrinales)
Family
Taphrinaceae
Genus
Taphrina
Species
Taphrina pruni (Pocket Plum)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish abolladura
German Zwetschgen-Narrentasche

Similar Species in Taphrina

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Alder Tongue
Taphrina alni
Least Concern
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Alder Wrinkle
Taphrina tosquinetii
Least Concern
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Aspen Tongue
Taphrina johansonii
Least Concern
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Birch Besom
Taphrina betulina
Least Concern
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Christmas Fern Leaf Curl
Taphrina polystichi
Not Evaluated
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Poplar Leaf Curl
Taphrina populina
Least Concern
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Taphrina sadebeckii
Least Concern
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Taphrina ulmi
Vulnerable
View all species in Taphrina →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pocket Plum?
The scientific name of Pocket Plum is Taphrina pruni. It belongs to the genus Taphrina.
Where does Pocket Plum live?
Pocket Plum is found in Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does Pocket Plum belong to?
Pocket Plum (Taphrina pruni) belongs to the genus Taphrina, which is part of the taxonomic family Taphrinaceae.
What kingdom does Pocket Plum belong to?
Pocket Plum (Taphrina pruni) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Pocket Plum?
The closest relatives of Pocket Plum in the genus Taphrina include Alder Tongue, Alder Wrinkle, Aspen Tongue, Birch Besom, Christmas Fern Leaf Curl.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Taphrina — 16 Species

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Alder Tongue
Taphrina alni
LC 🐾
Alder Wrinkle
Taphrina tosquinetii
LC 🐾
Aspen Tongue
Taphrina johansonii
LC 🐾
Birch Besom
Taphrina betulina
LC 🐾
Christmas Fern Leaf Curl
Taphrina polystichi
NE
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Pocket Plum
Taphrina pruni
NE
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Poplar Leaf Curl
Taphrina populina
LC 🐾
Taphrina sadebeckii
LC 🐾
Taphrina ulmi
VU 🐾
Taphrina epiphylla
LC 🐾
Taphrina bullata
NE 🐾
Peach Leaf Curl
Taphrina deformans
NE 🐾
Bird Cherry Pocket
Taphrina padi
LC 🐾
Cherry Leaf Curl
Taphrina wiesneri
LC 🐾
Oak Leaf Blister
Taphrina caerulescens
LC 🐾
Eastern American Alder Tongue Gall Fungus
Taphrina robinsoniana
NE
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