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purple crab apple

Malus purpurea

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (8 countries) and North America (United States).

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Similar Species in Malus

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Apple
Malus domestica
Not Evaluated
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Asiatic apple
Malus spectabilis
Data Deficient
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Changchiang River Apple
Malus ombrophila
Data Deficient
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Chinese Apple
Malus prunifolia
Not Evaluated
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Chinese crab apple
Malus hupehensis
Least Concern
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Chinese Crab Apple
Malus baccata
Not Evaluated
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Chinese Pearleaf Crabapple
Malus asiatica
Data Deficient
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Crab Apple
Malus sylvestris
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of purple crab apple?
The scientific name of purple crab apple is Malus purpurea. It belongs to the genus Malus.
Where does purple crab apple live?
purple crab apple is found in Found across Europe (8 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does purple crab apple belong to?
purple crab apple (Malus purpurea) belongs to the genus Malus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rosaceae.
What kingdom does purple crab apple belong to?
purple crab apple (Malus purpurea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of purple crab apple?
The closest relatives of purple crab apple in the genus Malus include Apple, Asiatic apple, Changchiang River Apple, Chinese Apple, Chinese crab apple.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Malus — 20 Species

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Apple
Malus domestica
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Asiatic apple
Malus spectabilis
DD 🐾
Changchiang River Apple
Malus ombrophila
DD 🐾
Chinese Apple
Malus prunifolia
NE 🐾
Chinese crab apple
Malus hupehensis
LC 🐾
Chinese Crab Apple
Malus baccata
NE 🐾
Chinese Pearleaf Crabapple
Malus asiatica
DD 🐾
Crab Apple
Malus sylvestris
VU 🐾
cutleaf crab apple
Malus toringoides
DD 🐾
Hall crab apple
Malus halliana
DD 🐾
Honan Crab Apple
Malus honanensis
DD 🐾
Iowa crab apple
Malus ioensis
LC 🐾
Japanese Crab
Malus floribunda
NE 🐾
Japanese crabapple
Malus toringo
NE 🐾
Oregon Crab Apple
Malus fusca
LC 🐾
o-zumi
Malus zumi
DD 🐾
Paradise Apple
Malus dasyphylla
DD 🐾
pillar apple
Malus tschonoskii
DD 🐾
Pratt apple
Malus prattii
DD
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purple crab apple
Malus purpurea
NE
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