Malus baccata var. baccata
Malus baccata var. baccata, commonly known as the Chinese hawthorn, is a significant medicinal shrub valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its nutrient-rich fruits, it offers diverse therapeutic benefits, particularly for digestive health. This versatile plant serves as a vital resource in botanical medicine and holistic wellness treatments.
- Scientific name: Malus baccata var. baccata
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae, it is classified under the genus Malus. Specifically, its taxonomic designation is Malus baccata var. baccata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Malus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Malus baccata var. baccata, is recognized by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the Chinese hawthorn or simply hawthorn. Moving into regional dialects, it is known as shanzha in Chinese and hawthorn berry in some English-speaking contexts. In Spanish, it is commonly called espino blanco, while in French, it is identified as aubépine. Furthermore, in Portuguese, it is known as espinheiro-alvar, providing a diverse linguistic landscape for this medicinal species.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several distinct regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence is specifically noted within Great Britain. The species also extends into Eastern Europe, where it can be found throughout the Baltic States. Furthermore, its distribution covers large portions of Russia, including Central European Russia and East European Russia. Finally, the plant is also documented within Northwest European Russia, completing its wide regional footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Northwest European Russia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
Activities
Malus baccata var. baccata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |