Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
japonica
ID:
1004029

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Lindl. ex Spach

Source:
rjp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Vég. (Spach) 10: 159. 1834

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001003367

Common Names

  • Japanese Quince
  • Chaenomeles japonica
  • Japanese Flowering Quince

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Description

Chaenomeles japonica (also called Japanese Quince, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Japan. It has oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It can be found in woodlands, forests, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Chaenomeles japonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine and as a food source. The fruit can be used to make jams, jellies, and other preserves.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chaenomeles japonica for. tricolor (Parsons & Sons) Rehder
Chaenomeles japonica var. alpina Maxim.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaenomeles japonica has white or pink flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have light green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaenomeles japonica can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cultivation is best in a sunny position in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Chaenomeles japonica

Chaenomeles japonica can be found in Japan and Korea.

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-3441: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.