Malus transitoria
Species of apple tree
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Malus transitoria, the cut-leaf crabapple, is a species of flowering plant in the crabapple genus, Malus. It is native to China.
| Malus transitoria | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Malus |
| Species: | M. transitoria |
| Binomial name | |
| Malus transitoria (Batalin) C.K.Schneid.[2] | |
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Description
Taxonomy
Varieties
Varieties include:[4]
- Malus transitoria var. centralasiatica
- Malus transitoria var. glabrescens
- Malus transitoria var. transitoria
These varieties are considered taxonomic synonyms by Plants of the World Online.[2]
Etymology
The Latin transitoria means "short-lived".[5] The name "cut-leaf" refers to the shape of the leaves.[3]
Uses
Malus transitoria is cultivated as an ornamental tree, for its elegant shape, abundant white blossoms, and yellow fruits. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[6]
It is also used as rootstock for other apples.[citation needed]
