Cydonia oblonga - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mill.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1768
Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 1 (1768)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001011708
Common Names
- Cydonia oblonga
- Quince
- Cydonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cydonia oblonga (also called Quince, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with white flowers and yellow fruits. It is native to the eastern United States and typically grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woods, thickets, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Cydonia oblonga is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cydonia oblonga for. marmorata (Dippel) C.K.Schneid.Cydonia oblonga for. pyramidalis (Dippel) Rehder
Cydonia oblonga for. pyriformis (Dierb.) Rehder
Cydonia oblonga var. maliformis (Mill.) Rehder
Cydonia oblonga for. lusitanica (Mill.) Rehder
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cydonia oblonga has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cydonia oblonga is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, moist soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types and pH levels. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a desired shape and size. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Cydonia oblonga
Cydonia oblonga can be found in western Asia, from Turkey to Iran.
Species in the Cydonia 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-528: Based on the initial data import
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.