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Prunus dolichobotrys

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Species of tree

Prunus dolichobotrys
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Prunus
Species: P. dolichobotrys
Binomial name
Prunus dolichobotrys
(Lauterb. & K.Schum.) Kalk.
Synonyms
  • Pygeum dolichobotrys K.Schum. & Lauterb.
  • Combretum flavovirens Lauterb.

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. Native people use its leaves in soups and other dishes for their flavor.

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.
  7. "PNGTreesKey - Prunus dolichobotrys (Lauterb. & K.Schum.) Kalkman".
Taxon identifiers
Prunus dolichobotrys
Pygeum dolichobotrys


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