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Crab Apple

Malus sylvestris

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including deserts and xeric shrublands, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic realms.

Widely distributed across Asia (India, Yemen), Europe (9 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Brazil). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (पादप)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (मैग्नोलियोप्सीडा)

Order

Rosales (Roses & Allies)

Family

Rosaceae (Rose Family)

Genus

Malus

Species

Malus sylvestris (Crab Apple)

Names in Other Languages

French pommier

German Holzapfel

Portuguese macieira

Similar Species in Malus

Changchiang River Apple

Malus ombrophila

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Crab Apple?

The scientific name of Crab Apple is Malus sylvestris. It belongs to the genus Malus.

What is the conservation status of Crab Apple?

Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Crab Apple live?

Crab Apple is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India, Yemen), Europe (9 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Brazil). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Finland, India, Ireland, Malta, Norway, Portugal.

What family does Crab Apple belong to?

Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris) belongs to the genus Malus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rosaceae.

Is Crab Apple endangered?

Yes, Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Crab Apple belong to?

Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).

What are the closest relatives of Crab Apple?

The closest relatives of Crab Apple in the genus Malus include Apple, Asiatic apple, Changchiang River Apple, Chinese Pearleaf Crabapple, Chinese Apple.