Chaenomeles sinensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sinensis
ID:
1017027
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thouin) Koehne
Source:
rjp
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Gatt. Pomac. : 29 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001016365
Common Names
- Chaenomeles sinensis
- Chinese Quince
- Chinese Flowering Quince
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chaenomeles sinensis (also called Chinese 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 sinensis 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 sinensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chaenomeles sinensis 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 sinensis
Chaenomeles sinensis is native to China and can be found in forests, hillsides, and rocky slopes.
Species in the Chaenomeles genus
Species in the Rosaceae family
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References
Bernhard Adalbert Emil Koehne (1848-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koehne' in the authors string.
André Thouin (1746-1824): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thouin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:722124-1: Based on the initial data import