Malus sikkimensis
Malus sikkimensis, commonly known as the Sikkim apple, is a resilient deciduous tree native to the Himalayan foothills. Renowned for its ornamental blossoms and nutrient-rich fruit, this species holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is increasingly studied for its potential medicinal properties and its ability to thrive in high-altitude environments.
- Scientific name: Malus sikkimensis
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Malus, which includes the species Malus sikkimensis.
| 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 sikkimensis, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Vietnamese, it is called Hải đường Xích Kim, while in Arabic, it is known as تفاح سكيمي. In Chinese, the plant is identified as 锡金海棠 (zh) and 锡金海棠 (zh-cn), whereas in Traditional Chinese characters, it is written as 錫金海棠 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Hải đường Xích Kim | Wikidata |
| ar | تفاح سكيمي | Wikidata |
| zh | 锡金海棠 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 锡金海棠 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 錫金海棠 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 锡金海棠 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it is primarily found in the South-Central areas as well as the high-altitude terrains of Tibet. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it thrives in the state of Assam. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed throughout the East Himalaya region. Finally, the plant can also be identified growing within the borders of Nepal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Malus sikkimensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include phloretin, phloridzin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| phloretin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phloridzin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |