Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
toringo
ID:
1005451

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Siebold) Siebold ex de Vriese

Source:
rjp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Tuinb.-Fl. 3: 368. 1856 [Dec ? 1856]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001004789

Common Names

  • Malus toringo
  • Toringo Crabapple
  • Toringo Apple

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Description

Malus toringo (also called Toringo crabapple, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Japan. It has dark green leaves and white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in sunny areas and can be found in woodlands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Malus toringo is used as a source of food, for medicinal purposes, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Malus toringo is white, with five petals. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malus toringo is a deciduous tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Malus toringo

Malus toringo can be found in the mountains of central and eastern Europe.

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-36668: Based on the initial data import
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.
Willem Hendrik de Vriese (1806-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Vriese' in the authors string.