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{{Short description|Species of apple tree}}
{{Taxobox
{{Speciesbox
|status = DD
|status_system = IUCN3.1
|status_ref = <ref name=iucn>{{Cite iucn |title=''Malus florentina'' |author=Wilson, B. |name-list-style=amp |page= e.T172114A64115951 |date=2018 |doi=10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T172114A64115951.en |access-date=31 May 2024}}</ref>
| image = Malus florentina1.jpg
| image = Malus florentina1.jpg
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| taxon = Malus florentina
| regnum = [[Plant]]ae
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| authority = ([[Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini|Zucc.]]) [[Camillo Karl Schneider|C.K.Schneid.]]
| unranked_divisio = [[Angiosperms]]
| unranked_classis = [[Eudicots]]
| unranked_ordo = [[Rosids]]
| ordo = [[Rosales]]
| familia = [[Rosaceae]]
| genus = ''[[Malus]]''
| species = '''''M. florentina'''''
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| binomial = ''Malus florentina''
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| binomial_authority = ([[Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini|Zucc.]]) [[Camillo Karl Schneider|C.K.Schneid.]]
| synonyms = ''Crataegus florentina''<br>''Pyrus crataegifolia''
| synonyms = ''Crataegus florentina''<br>''Pyrus crataegifolia''
}}
}}

'''''Malus florentina''''' is a species of [[Malus|apple]] known by the common names '''Florentine crabapple''' and '''hawthorn-leaf crabapple'''. It is native to the [[Balkans|Balkan Peninsula]] and [[Italy]], and it is grown elsewhere as an [[ornamental plant|ornamental tree]].
'''''Malus florentina''''' is a species of [[Malus|apple]] known by the common names '''Florentine crabapple''' and '''hawthorn-leaf crabapple'''. It is native to the [[Balkans|Balkan Peninsula]] and [[Italy]], and it is grown elsewhere as an [[ornamental plant|ornamental tree]].
==Etymology==

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The [[botanical name]] ''florentina'' and [[common name]] ''florentine'' are remarking the source of the municipality of [[Florence]], [[Italy]] that has a major history of botanical collection in their famous [[Italian Renaissance garden|renaissance gardens]], and the other common name ''hawthorn-leaf'' is remarking its distinct toothed<ref name=back/> leaf shape which closely resembles that of a [[hawthorn]] and is unusual for a [[crabapple]].
==Description==
==Description==
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[[File:Apple - Malus florentina - Florentine crabapple - hawthorn-leaf crabapple - Italienischer Zierapfel.jpg|thumb|120px|left|Closeup of ripe red fruit]]
Tree is [[deciduous]], upright and vase shaped,<ref name=back>[http://www.backyardgardener.com/plantname/pda_0db5.html Backyard Gardener]</ref> growing up to 8 m (26ft) by 6 m (19ft). It is cold hardy to [[UK zone]] 4 and [[USDA hardiness zone]] 4-8, and is not frost tender. It blossoms in June, and the seeds ripen from October to November. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects. It is noted for attracting wildlife.<ref name=pfap>[http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Malus+florentina Plants for a Future]</ref> Flowers appear in corymbs.<ref name=back/>
The tree is [[deciduous]], upright and vase shaped,<ref name=back>[http://www.backyardgardener.com/plantname/pda_0db5.html Backyard Gardener]</ref> growing up to {{Convert|8 to 6|m|abbr=off}}. It is cold [[Hardiness (plants)|hardy]] to UK [[Hardiness zone|zone]] 4 and the [[United States Department of Agriculture]]'s zones 4–8, and is not frost tender. It blossoms in June, and the seeds ripen from October to November.<ref name=pfap>[http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Malus+florentina Plants for a Future]</ref> Flowers appear in [[corymb]]s.<ref name=back/>


The fruit is oval, measuring about {{Convert|15 by 8|mm|frac=8}}. It ripens in mid autumn and usually blets on the tree.{{cn|date=December 2023}}
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[[File:Apple - Malus florentina - Florentine crabapple - hawthorn-leaf crabapple - Italienischer Zierapfel.jpg|thumb|120px|left|Closeup of a ripe red ''Malus florentina'' fruit.]]
Fruit is oval, about 15mm long and 8mm wide, it ripens in mid autumn and usually bletts on the tree. When bletted, it has a mealy texture with a soft acid flesh, is refreshing in small quantities. Can be eaten raw or cooked. Seed of all [[crabapple]] contain [[hydrogen cyanide]] that can be toxic in large quantities.<ref name=pfap/>


==Cultivation==
== Etymology ==
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The [[botanical name]] ''florentina'' and [[common name]] ''florentine'' refer to the municipality of [[Florence]], [[Italy]], which has a major history of botanical collection in their famous [[Italian Renaissance garden|Renaissance gardens]]. The other common name ''hawthorn-leaf'' refers to its distinct toothed<ref name="back" /> leaf shape, which closely resembles that of a [[Crataegus|hawthorn]] and is unusual for a [[crabapple]].
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Suitable for all kind of soils, with all levels of [[PH]] values, but prefers moist or wet soil that is well drained. Prefers full sun but can also manage when semi-shaded.<ref name=pfap/><ref name=back/>


==References==
== Toxicity ==
The seeds of all crabapples contain [[hydrogen cyanide]], which can be toxic if consumed in large quantities.<ref name="pfap" />
{{reflist}}


===External links===
== Uses ==
The fruit be eaten raw or cooked. When bletted, it has a mealy texture with a soft acid flesh, is refreshing in small quantities.<ref name="pfap" />
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{{Commons category|Malus florentina}}
*[http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/taxon.pl?23232 GRIN Species Profile]


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The species is suitable for cultivating in all kind of soils, with all levels of [[Soil pH|pH]], but prefers moist or wet soil that is well drained. It prefers full sun but can also manage when semi-shaded.<ref name="pfap" /><ref name="back" />
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[[Category:Apples|florentina]]


==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
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{{Commons category-inline|Eriolobus florentinus}}
* [http://luirig.altervista.org/flora/taxa/index1.php?scientific-name=malus+florentina SCHEDA BOTANICA / PLANT PROFILE: Malus florentina (Zuccagni) C. K. Schneid.]


{{Rosales-stub}}
{{Crabapple}}
{{Crabapple}}
{{Taxonbar |from=Q2842189}}

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[[Category:Malus|florentina]]
[[Category:Crabapples]]
[[Category:Flora of Southeastern Europe]]

Latest revision as of 08:53, 22 November 2024

Malus florentina
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Malus
Species:
M. florentina
Binomial name
Malus florentina
Synonyms

Crataegus florentina
Pyrus crataegifolia

Malus florentina is a species of apple known by the common names Florentine crabapple and hawthorn-leaf crabapple. It is native to the Balkan Peninsula and Italy, and it is grown elsewhere as an ornamental tree.

Description

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Closeup of ripe red fruit

The tree is deciduous, upright and vase shaped,[2] growing up to 8 to 6 metres (26 to 20 feet). It is cold hardy to UK zone 4 and the United States Department of Agriculture's zones 4–8, and is not frost tender. It blossoms in June, and the seeds ripen from October to November.[3] Flowers appear in corymbs.[2]

The fruit is oval, measuring about 15 by 8 millimetres (5⁄8 by 3⁄8 in). It ripens in mid autumn and usually blets on the tree.[citation needed]

Etymology

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The botanical name florentina and common name florentine refer to the municipality of Florence, Italy, which has a major history of botanical collection in their famous Renaissance gardens. The other common name hawthorn-leaf refers to its distinct toothed[2] leaf shape, which closely resembles that of a hawthorn and is unusual for a crabapple.

Toxicity

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The seeds of all crabapples contain hydrogen cyanide, which can be toxic if consumed in large quantities.[3]

Uses

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The fruit be eaten raw or cooked. When bletted, it has a mealy texture with a soft acid flesh, is refreshing in small quantities.[3]

The species is suitable for cultivating in all kind of soils, with all levels of pH, but prefers moist or wet soil that is well drained. It prefers full sun but can also manage when semi-shaded.[3][2]

References

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  1. ^ Wilson, B. (2018). "Malus florentina". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T172114A64115951. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T172114A64115951.en. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d Backyard Gardener
  3. ^ a b c d Plants for a Future
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