Prunus dolichobotrys

Prunus dolichobotrys
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Clade:Rosids
Order:Rosales
Family:Rosaceae
Genus:Prunus
Species: P. dolichobotrys
Binomial name
Prunus dolichobotrys
(Lauterb. & K.Schum.) Kalk.[1]
Synonyms
  • Pygeum dolichobotrys K.Schum. & Lauterb.[2][3]
  • Combretum flavovirens Lauterb.[4]

Prunus dolichobotrys is a species of Prunus native to New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, and the Raja Ampat Islands. It is a tree reaching 30 m, and is morphologically very similar to Prunus gazelle-peninsulae, aside from their fruit.[5] Native people use its leaves in soups and other dishes for their flavor.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Blumea 13: 75. 1965
  2. ↑ Nachtr. 1905: 274
  3. ↑ Fl. Schutzgeb. Sudsee: 340. 1901
  4. ↑ Nova Guinea 8: 847. 1912
  5. ↑ "Prunus gazelle-peninsulae". cybertaxonomy.org. Flora Malesiana. Retrieved 23 September 2018. When fruits are absent...
  6. ↑ "Prunus dolichobotrys". cybertaxonomy.org. Flora Malesiana. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
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