Malus toringoides
Malus toringoides, commonly known as the dwarf apple or small-fruited crabapple, is a resilient medicinal plant valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it offers potential therapeutic benefits, particularly for digestive and inflammatory health. This species serves as a fascinating subject for pharmacological research and holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Malus toringoides
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Malus toringoides, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further classified under the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Finally, it is situated 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 toringoides, is recognized by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), it is referred to as 变叶海棠, while in Traditional Chinese (zh-hant) and the Cantonese-speaking region of Hong Kong (zh-hk), the name is written as 變葉海棠. Interestingly, in Russian (ru) and Italian (it), the botanical nomenclature shifts to its synonym, Malus bhutanica.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 变叶海棠 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 變葉海棠 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 變葉海棠 | Wikidata |
| ru | Malus bhutanica | Wikidata |
| it | Malus bhutanica | Wikidata |
| es | Malus bhutanica | Wikidata |
| fr | Malus bhutanica | Wikidata |
| la | Malus bhutanica | Wikidata |
| zh | 变叶海棠 | Wikidata |
| lv | Toringoveida ābele | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Malus toringoides, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across various regions of East Asia. It can be found growing within the diverse landscapes of China South-Central. Furthermore, its natural habitat extends into the territories of China North-Central. The species also makes a notable presence in the high-altitude terrain of Tibet. Together, these locations define the primary geographical range of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Chemicals
Malus toringoides has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include L-malic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| L-malic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Malus toringoides has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hyperlipidemia, blood glucose, cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hyperlipidemia | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blood glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dyslipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insulin resistance | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver steatosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |