Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
1004100

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 13: 104 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001003438

Common Names

  • Chamaemeles coriacea
  • Coriaceous Japanese Quince
  • Coriaceous Flowering Quince

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Description

Chamaemeles coriacea (also called Leathery-leafed Quince, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Japan. It has leathery leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It can be found in woodlands, forests, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaemeles coriacea 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaemeles coriacea has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have reddish-green stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaemeles coriacea is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny position and watered regularly.

Where to Find Chamaemeles coriacea

Chamaemeles coriacea is native to Japan, and can be found in open woods, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Species in the Chamaemeles 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-3449: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.