Prunus napaulensis (Ser.) Steud.

A tree. It loses its leaves during the year. It grows 20 m tall. The bark is smooth and dark brown. The leaves are 6-18 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. They have fine teeth along the edge. The flowers are white. The fruit are oval and 15 mm long by 13 mm wide. They become purplish-black when ripe. There is one large seed.

Mixed forests; at elevations from 1,800-3,000 metres. Broad-leaved evergreen or deciduous mixed forests and open places beside streams; at elevations from 1,200-2,500 metres.

The ripe fruit are eaten. They are eaten raw or cooked. They are also made into juice. The seeds are cooked and eaten providing they are not too bitter due to cyanide. Cooking can remove cyanide.

Can be grown by cuttings or seedlings.