Prunus myrtifolia (Linnaeus) Urban. Subgenus: Laurocerasus. West Indian Cherry. Phen: Jan-Dec. Hab: Hammocks, pine rocklands. Dist: S. FL; West Indies; Mexico (CAM, ROO), Central America, and South America.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy ⓘ: = Bah, Fl3, FNA9, K3, K4, Mex, WH3; = Laurocerasus myrtifolia (L.) Britton – S; = Laurocerasus sphaerocarpa (Sw.) Roem. – S13
Heliophily ⓘ: 7
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