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Apple

Malus domestica

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About

The Apple (Malus domestica) is a species in the genus Malus. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus), Europe (26 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)
Order
Rosales (バラ目)
Family
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Genus
Malus
Species
Malus domestica (Apple)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish manzano
French Pommier commun
German Kultur-Apfel
Portuguese macieira

Similar Species in Malus

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ko-nashi
Malus toringo
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ō-zumi
Malus zumi
Data Deficient
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Chinese Pearleaf Crabapple
Malus asiatica
Data Deficient
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Chinese Crab Apple
Malus baccata
Not Evaluated
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Yunnan crabapple
Malus yunnanensis
Data Deficient
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Hall crab apple
Malus halliana
Data Deficient
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Chinese Apple
Malus prunifolia
Not Evaluated
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Changchiang River Apple
Malus ombrophila
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Apple?
The scientific name of Apple is Malus domestica. It belongs to the genus Malus.
Where does Apple live?
Apple is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus), Europe (26 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland.
What family does Apple belong to?
Apple (Malus domestica) belongs to the genus Malus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rosaceae.
What kingdom does Apple belong to?
Apple (Malus domestica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Apple?
The closest relatives of Apple in the genus Malus include ko-nashi, ō-zumi, Changchiang River Apple, Chinese Pearleaf Crabapple, Chinese Apple.

Native Range — 32 Countries

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Genus Malus — 20 Species

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ko-nashi
Malus toringo
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ō-zumi
Malus zumi
DD 🐾
Changchiang River Apple
Malus ombrophila
DD 🐾
Chinese Pearleaf Crabapple
Malus asiatica
DD 🐾
Chinese Apple
Malus prunifolia
NE 🐾
Chinese Crab Apple
Malus baccata
NE 🐾
Yunnan crabapple
Malus yunnanensis
DD 🐾
Hall crab apple
Malus halliana
DD 🐾
Japanese Crab
Malus floribunda
NE 🐾
Honan Crab Apple
Malus honanensis
DD 🐾
Pratt apple
Malus prattii
DD 🐾
Oregon Crab Apple
Malus fusca
LC 🐾
Paradise Apple
Malus dasyphylla
DD 🐾
pillar apple
Malus tschonoskii
DD 🐾
Iowa crab apple
Malus ioensis
LC 🐾
cutleaf crab apple
Malus toringoides
DD 🐾
southern crab apple
Malus angustifolia
LC 🐾
purple crab apple
Malus purpurea
NE 🐾
Sweet crab apple
Malus coronaria
LC 🐾
Chinese crab apple
Malus hupehensis
LC
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