Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kirghisorum
ID:
990785

Status:
valid

Authors:
Al.Fed. & Fed.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Trudy Yuzhno-Kirgizsk. Eksped. 1: 220 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000990123

Common Names

  • Malus kirghisorum
  • Kirghiz Apple
  • Kirghiz Crabapple

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Description

Malus kirghisorum (also called 'Kirghiz Apple', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Central Asia. It typically grows in dry, sunny areas and can reach a height of up to 10 m. Its leaves are divided into three leaflets and its flowers are white or pink.

Uses & Benefits

Malus kirghisorum is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and is used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, pain, and digestive issues. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and other food products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Malus kirghisorum is white in colour and has a five-petalled corolla. The seed is a small, black, oblong nut. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malus kirghisorum is a deciduous tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a rooting medium. Once established, the plant can be transplanted to a larger pot or into the ground.

Where to Find Malus kirghisorum

Malus kirghisorum can be found in Central Asia, from Kyrgyzstan to Kazakhstan.

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

Andrey A. Fedorov (1908-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fed.' in the authors string.
Aleksandr Fyodorov (1906-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al.Fed.' in the authors string.