Prunus lusitanica
Portugal Laurel, Portuguese Laurel
Other regional names: Portuguese Laurel Cherry
- Portuguese Laurel Cherry
Also known as: Cerasus lusitanica (L.) Dum.Cours. +18 more
- Cerasus lusitanica (L.) Dum.Cours.
- Cerasus lusitanica (L.) Loisel.
- Cerasus lusitanica var. angustifolia Lavallée
- Cerasus lusitanica var. crassifolia Lavallée
- Cerasus lusitanica var. ormistoniensis Lavallée
- Lauro-cerasus serratifolia Marshall
- Laurocerasus lusitanica (L.) M.Roem.
- Laurocerasus lusitanica f. angustifolia (Dippel) Pilip.
- Laurocerasus lusitanica f. marginata C.K.Schneid.
- Laurocerasus lusitanica f. myrtilifolia (Mouill.) Pilip.
- Laurocerasus lusitanica f. variegata (Asch. & Graebn.) Pilip.
- Laurocerasus lusitanica f. variegata C.K.Schneid.
- Laurocerasus officinalis f. variegata (Asch. & Graebn.) Pilip.
- Padus eglandulosa Moench
- Padus lusitanica (L.) Mill.
- Prunus lusitanica f. angustifolia Dippel
- Prunus lusitanica f. myrtifolia (Mouill.) Zabel
- Prunus lusitanica f. variegata (C.K.Schneid.) Rehder
- Prunus lusitanica f. variegata Zabel
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rosaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Originating in Africa and Europe, Prunus lusitanica (commonly known as Portugal Laurel or Portuguese laurel) is a tree belonging to the Rosaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Azores, Canary Is., France, Madeira, Morocco, Portugal, Spain
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
British Columbia, California, Great Britain, Ireland, New South Wales, Oregon, Washington
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms