Eriobotrya malipoensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malipoensis
ID:
1016597
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.C.Kuan
Source:
rjp
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 8: 231 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001015935
Common Names
- Eriobotrya malipoensis
- Malipo Loquat
- Malipo Eriobotrya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriobotrya malipoensis (also called Malipo loquat, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters and has white flowers. It is found in woodlands, hedgerows, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Eriobotrya malipoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Eriobotrya malipoensis are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriobotrya malipoensis is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soil types. It is best to plant it in spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be planted in spring and kept moist until germination. It can also be propagated by layering.
Where to Find Eriobotrya malipoensis
Eriobotrya malipoensis is native to China and can be found in moist woods, thickets, and stream banks.
Species in the Eriobotrya genus
Eriobotrya japonica, Eriobotrya glabrescens, Eriobotrya obovata, Eriobotrya prinoides, Eriobotrya tengyuehensis, Eriobotrya elliptica, Eriobotrya malipoensis, Eriobotrya salwinensis, Eriobotrya fragrans, Eriobotrya serrata, Eriobotrya cavaleriei, Eriobotrya deflexa, Eriobotrya henryi, Eriobotrya seguinii, Eriobotrya grandiflora, Eriobotrya platyphylla, Eriobotrya wardii, Eriobotrya petiolata, Eriobotrya poilanei, Eriobotrya dubia, Eriobotrya hookeriana, Eriobotrya longifolia, Eriobotrya merguiensis, Eriobotrya latifolia, Eriobotrya angustissima, Eriobotrya bengalensis, Eriobotrya balgooyi, Eriobotrya daduheensis,
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-6525: Based on the initial data import
Ke Chien Kuan (b.1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.C.Kuan' in the authors string.