Prunus grisea facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Prunus grisea
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 2.3)
Scientific classification
Synonyms
Germaria latifolia C.Presl Pygeum arboreum Backer & Bakh.f. Pygeum celebicum Miq. Pygeum confusum Blume ex Müll.Berol. Pygeum costatum Koehne not Hemsley Pygeum decipiens Koehne Pygeum gitingense Elmer Pygeum griseum Blume ex Müll.Berol. Pygeum lanceolatum Hook.f. Pygeum lanceolatum var. valetonianum Koehne Pygeum latifolium Miq. Pygeum latifolium (C.Presl) Rehder Pygeum latifolium f. genuinum Koord. & Valeton Pygeum latifolium var. nervosum Koord. & Valeton Pygeum latiphyllum Elmer Pygeum melanocarpum Merr. & L.M.Perry Pygeum neglectum Koehne Pygeum parviflorum A.Meeuse & Adelb. Pygeum preslii Merr. Pygeum preslii var. latifolium (C.Presl) Koehne Pygeum preslii var. vulgare Koehne Pygeum timorense Koehne Pygeum vulgare (Koehne) Merr.

Prunus grisea is a type of plant that belongs to the Rosaceae family. This family is also known as the rose family, and it includes many well-known plants like roses, apples, and cherries. Prunus grisea is found in several countries in Southeast Asia.

Discovering Prunus grisea

How it was Named

Prunus grisea was officially named and described by a scientist named Cornelis Kalkman. He published his findings in a scientific journal called 'Blumea' in 1965. Specifically, his description appeared in volume 13 of the journal, on page 56. This process of publishing a description helps other scientists learn about new or newly classified plants.

Where Prunus grisea Lives

This plant grows naturally in several places across Asia. You can find Prunus grisea in:

• Malaysia
• The Philippines
• Singapore
• Taiwan

These areas are known for their warm, often tropical climates, which is where Prunus grisea thrives.