Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crescimannoi
ID:
1319059

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raimondo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Fl. Medit. 18: 6 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331513

Common Names

  • Crescimanno's Apple
  • Malus crescimannoi
  • Crescimanno's Apple

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Description

Malus crescimannoi (also called Crescimanno's Apple, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous tree with white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Italy, where it grows in moist, grassy habitats. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate light shade.

Uses & Benefits

Malus crescimannoi is used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food source in salads.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Malus crescimannoi has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malus crescimannoi is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It should be planted in well-drained soil and watered regularly. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to promote new growth.

Where to Find Malus crescimannoi

Malus crescimannoi is found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Spain and Portugal.

Malus crescimannoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malus crescimannoi?

Malus crescimannoi

What is the common name of Malus crescimannoi?

Crescimanno apple

What is the natural habitat of Malus crescimannoi?

Grassy slopes and meadows

Species in the Malus genus

Malus purpurea, Malus chitralensis, Malus kirghisorum, Malus turkmenorum, Malus tianschanica, Malus sublobata, Malus anisophylla, Malus chamardabanica, Malus kudrjaschevii, Malus montana, Malus muliensis, Malus niedzwetzkyana, Malus hupehensis, Malus spontanea, Malus toringo, Malus zumi, Malus robusta, Malus soulardii, Malus domestica, Malus niedzwetzkyana, Malus angustifolia, Malus baccata, Malus coronaria, Malus fusca, Malus glaucescens, Malus ioensis, Malus prunifolia, Malus sieboldii, Malus arnoldiana, Malus dawsoniana, Malus spectabilis, Malus platycarpa, Malus soulardii, Malus zumi, Malus floribunda, Malus transitoria, Malus jinxianensis, Malus manshurica, Malus sikkimensis, Malus rockii, Malus halliana, Malus daochengensis, Malus sieversii, Malus asiatica, Malus micromalus, Malus kansuensis, Malus komarovii, Malus toringoides, Malus prattii, Malus ombrophila,

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

Francesco Maria Raimondo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raimondo' in the authors string.