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Prunus arborea
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  • Digaster sumatranus Miq.
  • Polydontia arborea Blume
  • Pygeum affine Merr.
  • Pygeum anomalum Koehne
  • Pygeum arboreum Endl.
  • Pygeum arboreum Endl. ex Kurz
  • Pygeum arboreum Müll.Berol.
  • Pygeum atrovillosum J.E.Vidal
  • Pygeum bachmaense J.E.Vidal
  • Pygeum blumei Teijsm. & Binn.
  • Pygeum brachybotrys Merr.
  • Pygeum capitellatum Hook.f.
  • Pygeum ciliatum Koehne
  • Pygeum diospyrophyllum Koehne
  • Pygeum donaiense J.E.Vidal
  • Pygeum ellipticum Merr.
  • Pygeum euphlebium Merr.
  • Pygeum ferreum Craib
  • Pygeum floribundum Koehne
  • Pygeum griffithii Koehne
  • Pygeum henryi Dunn
  • Pygeum intermedium King
  • Pygeum junghuhnii Koehne
  • Pygeum laxiflorum Merr. ex H.L.Li
  • Pygeum merrillianum Koehne
  • Pygeum montanum Hook.f.
  • Pygeum ocellatum Koehne
  • Pygeum ovalifolium King
  • Pygeum pachyphyllum Merr.
  • Pygeum parreauanum Pierre ex Cardot
  • Pygeum parreavii Pierre
  • Pygeum parviflorum Teijsm. & Binn.
  • Pygeum patens Ridl.
  • Pygeum pilinospermum Koehne
  • Pygeum robustum (Koord. & Valeton) Koehne
  • Pygeum rubiginosum Ridl.
  • Pygeum sericeum Koehne
  • Pygeum sessiliflorum Cardot
  • Pygeum stipulaceum King
  • Pygeum subcordatum (Koord. & Valeton) Koehne
  • Pygeum sumatranum (Miq.) Miq.
  • Pygeum tokangpengii Merr.
  • Pygeum topengii Merr.
  • Pygeum wilsonii Koehne

Prunus arborea is a type of plant that grows as a tree. It belongs to the Rosaceae family, which is also known as the rose family. This family includes many well-known plants like roses, apples, and cherries. Prunus arborea is a specific kind of tree found in parts of Southeast Asia.

Where Does Prunus arborea Grow?

This tree is native to several countries in Southeast Asia. You can find it growing naturally in:

It thrives in the warm, humid climates of these regions. Trees like Prunus arborea are an important part of the local ecosystems. They provide homes for animals and help keep the air clean.

Different Kinds of Prunus arborea

Just like there can be different types of dogs or cats, there are also different types of the same plant species. These are called "varieties." Varieties are slightly different versions of a plant that still belong to the same main species.

Here are the known varieties of Prunus arborea:

  • Prunus arborea var. alticola Kalkman
  • Prunus arborea var. arborea
  • Prunus arborea var. densa (King) Kalkman
  • Prunus arborea var. montana (Hook.f.) Kalkman
  • Prunus arborea var. robusta (Koord. & Valeton) Kalkman
  • Prunus arborea var. stipulacea (King) Kalkman

Scientists study these varieties to understand how plants adapt to different environments. This helps us learn more about plant life and how to protect it.

See also

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