Prunus salasii
Appearance
Prunus salasii | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Rosales |
Family: | Rosaceae |
Genus: | Prunus |
Species: | P. salasii
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Binomial name | |
Prunus salasii |
Prunus salasii, called carretero, carreto, cerezo, cereza or cereza montés in Guatemala, and sapoyolillo or zapoyolillo in Mexico, is a species of Prunus in the family Rosaceae. It is native to Chiapas in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. A fast-growing tree usually 9-15 m, but reaching 35 m, it is planted in Guatemalan ranches and parks as a shade tree.[1] The resplendent quetzal favors it as a nesting site.[2]
References
- ^ Standley, Paul C.; Steyermark, Julian A. (31 October 1940). "Studies of Central American Plants—II". Botanical Series Field Museum of Natural History. 22 (5): 337.
- ^ http://swbiodiversity.org/seinet/taxa/index.php?taxon=Prunus+salasii