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Prunus brasiliensis
Scientific classification
Genus:
Prunus
Species:
brasiliensis
Synonyms
  • Cerasus brasiliensis Cham. & Schltdl.
  • Laurocerasus brasiliensis (Cham. & Schltdl.) M.Roem.
  • Prunus sphaerocarpa Hook.f.

Prunus brasiliensis is a species of tree in the family Rosaceae. It is native to Brazil and northeastern Argentina.

Description

Prunus brasiliensis is a tree up to 20 metres (66 feet) tall and 50 centimetres (20 inches) dbh, with a straight or slightly irregular trunk. The small white flowers are arranged in axillary racemes 2–10 cm (34–4 in) long; petals up to 15 millimetres (58 inch) long.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in Brazil and northwestern Argentina, in forests up to 500 m (1,600 ft) in elevation.

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