Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sikkimensis
ID:
1017058

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wenz.) Koehne ex C.K.Schneid.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Ill. Handb. Laubholzk. 1: 719 (1906), basionym as 'Malus':.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001016396

Common Names

  • Sikkim Apple
  • Sikkim Crabapple
  • Sikkim Malus

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Description

Malus sikkimensis (also called Sikkim crabapple, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to the Himalayas and parts of China. It has a rounded crown, with a trunk up to 30 cm in diameter. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with a serrated margin and a pointed tip. It is found in forests, grasslands, and scrublands, at altitudes of up to 3,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Malus sikkimensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits. It is also used for its timber and its bark is used for tanning leather.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Malus sikkimensis is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with green stems and leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malus sikkimensis is a deciduous tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the fall or early spring. Cuttings can also be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Malus sikkimensis

Malus sikkimensis can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-7023: Based on the initial data import
Bernhard Adalbert Emil Koehne (1848-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koehne' in the authors string.
Camillo Karl Schneider (1876-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.K.Schneid.' in the authors string.
Theodor Wenzig (1824-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wenz.' in the authors string.