Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yunnanensis
ID:
1017078

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.K.Schneid.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 3: 179 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001016416

Common Names

  • Malus yunnanensis
  • Yunnan Apple
  • Yunnan Crabapple

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Description

Malus yunnanensis (also called Yunnan apple, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to 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 yunnanensis is used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Malus yunnanensis are white, small and have five petals. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malus yunnanensis is a deciduous tree that can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate partial shade and is drought tolerant. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and size.

Where to Find Malus yunnanensis

Malus yunnanensis can be found in China, particularly in the province of Yunnan.

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-7041: Based on the initial data import
Camillo Karl Schneider (1876-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.K.Schneid.' in the authors string.