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Prunus rufa

Himalayan Cherry
Also known as: Cerasus rufa (Wall. ex Hook.fil.) T.T.Yu & C.L.Li +2 more
  • Cerasus rufa (Wall. ex Hook.fil.) T.T.Yu & C.L.Li
  • Cerasus rufa Wall.
  • Prunus rufa (Wall.) Steud.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Rosaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Prunus rufa (commonly known as Himalayan Cherry) is a tree within the Rosaceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, East Himalaya, Nepal, Tibet
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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