Malus sikkimensis — a medium houseplant
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Malus sikkimensis

Malus Sikkimensis

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Malus sikkimensis is a rare species of apple known by the common name Sikkim crabapple. Its Chinese name is xi jin hai tang (锡金海棠). It is native to China, Nepal, Bhutan, and part of India, where it is threatened due to loss of habitat. It bears white and pink flowers and dark red fruit.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Genus
Malus
Family
Rosaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Sikkim Crabapple
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Malus sikkimensis leaf
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Malus sikkimensis leaf
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Malus sikkimensis fruit
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Malus sikkimensis fruit
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Malus sikkimensis bark
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Malus sikkimensis bark
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