Jump to content

Prunus spinulosa

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Micromesistius (talk | contribs) at 19:21, 2 August 2023 (+ 2 categories; ± 2 categories using HotCat). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Prunus spinulosa
Leaves and flowers
Scientific classification Edit this classification
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
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

  1. ^ Kuitert, Wybe (1999). Japanese Flowering Cherries. Portland, Oregon: Timber Press. ISBN 9780881924688.
  2. ^ "Prunus spinulosa Siebold & Zucc. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science".