Prunus pleuradenia explained

Prunus pleuradenia, the Antilles cherry, is a species of cherry laurel (Laurocerasus, sometimes included in Padus)[1] native to the islands of the Caribbean, particularly the Lesser Antilles. It may also be native to Venezuela.[2] Individuals are small to medium-sized trees, reaching 15m (49feet). Some authorities consider it a synonym of Prunus myrtifolia.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Shi. Shuo. Li. Jinlu. Sun. Jiahui. Yu. Jing. Zhou. Shiliang. 2013. Phylogeny and Classification of Prunus sensu lato (Rosaceae). Journal of Integrative Plant Biology. en. 55. 11. 1069–1079. 10.1111/jipb.12095. 23945216. 1744-7909.
  2. Berlingeri . Chiara . Crespo . Manuel B. . 15 June 2011 . Inventory of related wild species of priority crops in Venezuela . Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution . 59 . 5 . 655–681 . 10.1007/s10722-011-9709-2 . 14101302 .
  3. Web site: USDA Plants Database.

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