Chaenomeles thibetica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thibetica
ID:
1016604
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.T.Yu
Source:
rjp
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 8: 234 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001015942
Common Names
- Chinese Quince
- Chinese Flowering Quince
- Tibetan Quince
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chaenomeles thibetica (also called Tibetan quince, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China and Tibet. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters and has white flowers. It is found in woodlands, hedgerows, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Chaenomeles thibetica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chaenomeles thibetica has white flowers and small, round, yellow-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Chaenomeles thibetica is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soil types. It is best to plant it in spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be planted in spring and kept moist until germination. It can also be propagated by layering.
Where to Find Chaenomeles thibetica
Chaenomeles thibetica can be found in the Tibetan Plateau.
Species in the Chaenomeles genus
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-6532: Based on the initial data import
Tse Tsun Yu (1908-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.T.Yu' in the authors string.