Prunus myrtifolia
Myrtle Laurel Cherry, West Indian Cherry
Other regional names: West Indies Cherry
- West Indies Cherry
Also known as: Celastrus myrtifolius L. +7 more
- Celastrus myrtifolius L.
- Lauro-cerasus sphaerocarpa subsp. brasiliensis M.Roem.
- Laurocerasus myrtifolia (L.) Britton
- Prunus dussii Krug & Urb.
- Prunus myrtifolia var. brasiliensis (M.Roem.) Koehne
- Prunus myrtifolia var. glaziovii Koehne
- Prunus myrtifolia var. myrtifolia
- Prunus tikalana Lundell
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rosaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Prunus myrtifolia (commonly known as Myrtle Laurel Cherry or West Indian Cherry) is a tree belonging to the Rosaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, French Guiana, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Southeast, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela