Biology:Prunus spinulosa

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Prunus spinulosa
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Leaves and flowers
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Prunus
Section: P. sect. Laurocerasus
Species:
P. spinulosa
Binomial name
Prunus spinulosa
Siebold & Zucc.
Synonyms
  • Laurocerasus spinulosa (Sieb. & Zucc.) C.K.Schneid.
  • Prunus balfourii Cardot
  • Prunus limbata Cardot
  • Prunus nitidissima Hassk.
  • Prunus sundaica Miq.
  • Laurocerasus marginata (Dunn) T.T.Yu & L.T.Lu
  • Prunus marginata Dunn

Prunus spinulosa is an evergreen species of cherry-laurel native to southeastern China and warmer parts of Japan .[1] Its lustrous leaves superficially resemble those of holly. Individual trees can reach 20 m, and are typically found growing in places with high ambient humidity, such as forested areas near larger rivers.[2]

References

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