Osteomeles subrotunda

Classification System: APG IV

Superregnum: Eukaryota
Regnum: Plantae
Cladus: Angiosperms
Cladus: Eudicots
Cladus: Core eudicots
Cladus: Rosids
Cladus: Eurosids I
Ordoo: Rosales

Familia: Rosaceae
Subfamilia: Amygdaloideae
Tribus: Maleae
Subtribus: Malinae
Genus: Osteomeles
Species: Osteomeles subrotunda
Name

Osteomeles subrotunda K.Koch
References

Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavum 1:250. 1864
USDA, ARS, Germplasm Resources Information Network. Osteomeles subrotunda in the Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service. Accessed: 07-Oct-06.

Osteomeles subrotunda is a species of plant native to China and the Ryukyu islands of Japan.[1] It has edible fruits that can be eaten raw. The fruit has a sweet flavor. It is grown as an ornamental plant. It is also used in bonsai.
References

Gu Cuizhi (Ku Tsue-chih) and Stephen A. Spongberg (2003), "Osteomeles subrotunda K. Koch, Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavum. 1: 250. 1864", Flora of China online