Malus baccata
Siberian crabapple
Malus baccata, commonly known as the Chinese hawthorn, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its nutrient-dense berries, it serves as a natural remedy for digestive ailments, supporting cardiovascular health and blood circulation. This resilient plant offers significant therapeutic potential through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Malus baccata
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Malus.
| 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, known scientifically as Malus baccata, is referred to by various names depending on the region and language. In Russian, it is called Яблоня ягодная, while in Chinese, it is known as 山荆子. In Vietnamese, the species is called Táo dại Siberi, and in German, it is referred to as Kirschapfel. Additionally, in Danish, it is commonly known as Bær-Æble.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Яблоня ягодная | Wikidata |
| zh | 山荆子 | Wikidata |
| vi | Táo dại Siberi | Wikidata |
| de | Kirschapfel | Wikidata |
| da | Bær-Æble | Wikidata |
| uk | Яблуня ягідна | Wikidata |
| az | Giləmeyvəli alma | Wikidata |
| pl | Jabłoń jagodowa | Wikidata |
| sv | Bärapel | Wikidata |
| ar | تفاح توتي | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its range includes the territory of Great Britain. Moving into Eastern Europe, the species can be found throughout the Baltic States. Its distribution continues across the vast landscapes of Central European Russia and East European Russia. Finally, the plant is also documented within Northwest European Russia.
| 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 |
Chemicals
Malus baccata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-deoxypodophyllotoxin, etoposide.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-deoxypodophyllotoxin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| etoposide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |