Chinese crab apple
Malus baccata var. baccata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Chinese crab apple, scientifically known as Malus baccata var. baccata, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized to treat various ailments. This shrub offers significant pharmacological potential, serving as a vital natural resource for holistic health treatments.
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Chinese Crab Apple · Siberian Crab Apple
- Scientific synonyms
- Pyrus Baccata Var. Cerasifera · Malus Baccata Var. Cerasifera · 50 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Chinese crab apple
- Siberian crab apple
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Malus baccata var. baccataSynonyms
- Pyrus baccata var. cerasifera
- Malus baccata var. cerasifera
- Malus baccata var. himalaica
- Malus baccata subsp. himalaica
- Malus baccata var. sibirica
- Malus baccata var. praecox
- Malus domestica subsp. cerasifera
- Malus himalaica
- Malus pallasiana var. himalaica
- Sinomalus pallasiana
- Pyrus pallasiana
- Malus baccata f. minor
- Malus baccata f. latifolia
- Malus baccata calvillea
- Pyrus rubicunda
- Pyrus baccata var. aurantiaca
- Pyrus baccata var. cerasiformis
- Pyrus baccata var. conocarpa
- Pyrus baccata var. latifolia
- Pyrus baccata var. oblonga
- Pyrus baccata var. praecox
- Pyrus cerasifera
- Pyrus cerasifera var. hyemalis
- Pyrus baccata var. lutea
- Pyrus baccata var. macrocarpa
- Malus pallasiana
- Malus rossica
- Malus rubicunda
- Malus sibirica
- Malus baccata xanthocarpa
- Malus cerasifera
- Malus cerasifera coccinea
- Malus chamardabanica
- Malus cerasifera macrocarpa
- Malus × cerasifera f. microcarpa
- Malus cerasifera odorata
- Crataegus pomifera
- Pyrus baccata var. sibirica
- Pyrus baccata var. obconoidea
- Pyrus baccata var. sanguinea
- Pyrus baccata var. costata
- Pyrus baccata var. himalaica
- Malus cerasifera hiemalis
- Malus cerasifera jenensis
- Malus × cerasifera f. koidzumii
- Malus baccata var. minor
- Malus baccata var. nikkoensis
- Malus baccata f. latifolia
- Malus baccata var. leiostyla
- Malus baccata f. macrocarpa
- Malus baccata f. jackii
- Malus baccata f. columnaris
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- manzano
German:
- Beerenapfelbaum
- Beerenapfelstrauch
- Osagedorn
French:
- pommier à baies
- pommier à petits fruits
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Malus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia |
| Eastern Europe | Northwest European Russia |
| Siberia | Altay |
| Siberia | Buryatiya |
| Siberia | Chita |
| Siberia | Irkutsk |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Malus baccata var. baccata has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
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