Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
cathayensis
ID:
1017031

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) C.K.Schneid.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Ill. Handb. Laubholzk. [C.K.Schneider] 1: 730. 1906 [1 May 1906]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001016369

Common Names

  • Cathay Flowering Quince
  • Cathay Quince
  • Cathay Chaenomeles

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Description

Chaenomeles cathayensis (also called Cathay Flowering Quince, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 2m tall with a rounded crown. It is native to China and is found in forests, scrub and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Chaenomeles cathayensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits. It is also used for its timber and its bark is used for tanning leather.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chaenomeles cathayensis is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with green stems and leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaenomeles cathayensis is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 4m tall. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame, and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Chaenomeles cathayensis

Chaenomeles cathayensis is native to China and can be found in forests, hillsides, and rocky slopes.

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-6995: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Camillo Karl Schneider (1876-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.K.Schneid.' in the authors string.