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Eriobotrya japonica
  • Loquat

an evergreen fruit tree of the Eriobotrya genus in the family Rosaceae.

Niche
  • Secondary canopy
    Secondary canopy
    There are no details available for this niche.
Functions
  • None
    None
    There are no functions defined for this plant. Do you know of some? Click the edit button to add them!
Light
  • Full sun
    Full sun
    The amount of sun exposure that a plant prefers in ideal conditions.
    Key
  • light shade
    Light shade
    The amount of shade a plant will tolerate without adverse health affects.
    Key
Water
  • Water Requirementsmoderate
    Moderate
    The amount of water a plant needs for healthy growth, relative to other plants.
    Key
Soil
  • acid, neutral, alkaline
    Acid to Alkaline
    The PH range (acidity or alkilinity) of the growth medium ideal for healthy nutrient absorbtion.
    Key
  • Sandy to Clay
    The soil texture this plant prefers for optimal growth.
    Key
Cold & Heat
  • 7
    Zone 7
    The USDA Hardiness scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the minimum temperature a plant can survive.
    Key
    0< -53.9ºC< -65ºF
    1-51.1ºC-60ºF
    2-45.6ºC-50F
    3-40ºC-40ºF
    4-34.4ºC-30ºF
    5-28.9ºC-20ºF
    6-23.3ºC-10ºF
    7-17.8ºC0ºF
    8-12.2C10ºF
    9-6.7ºC20ºF
    10-1.1ºC30ºF
    114.4ºC40ºF
    12> 10ºC> 5ºF
  • ?
    Unknown
    The AHS Heat scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the number of days per year a plant requires a temperature exceeding 30ºC (86ºF).
    Key
    11
    21 - 7
    38 - 14
    415 - 30
    531 - 45
    646 - 60
    761 - 90
    891 - 120
    9121 - 150
    10151 - 180
    11181 - 210
    12181 - 210
Eriobotrya japonica has 0 edible uses listed
Eriobotrya japonica has 0 material uses listed
Eriobotrya japonica has 0 medicinal uses listed

Uses

Toxic parts

The seed is slightly poisonous. This report probably refers to the hydrogen cyanide that is found in many plants of this family, the seed should only be used in small amounts if it is bitter[K]. In small quantities, hydrogen cyanide has been shown to stimulate respiration and improve digestion, it is also claimed to be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. In excess, however, it can cause respiratory failure and even death.

Edible uses

Seed

Roasted, cooked as a Coffee

Fruit

Raw, cooked or preserved as a Fruit, pie, sauce, jelly

Material uses

Stem

Wood

Medicinal uses(Warning!)

The loquat is one of the most popular cough remedies in the Far East, it is the ingredient of many patent medicines[16].

Leaves

Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antiemetic, Antitussive, Antiviral, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant

Flowers

Expectorant

Fruit

Astringent, Expectorant, Sedative

Ecology

Ecosystem niche/layer

Secondary canopy

Ecological Functions

Nothing listed.

Forage

Bee

Provides nectar and pollen for bees in late Autumn/early Winter

Shelter

Nothing listed.

Propagation

Air layering[6].

Seed

Best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold fame in the spring[6]. Pre-soak stored seed for 24 hours and sow late winter in a warm greenhouse[18][19]. Germination usually takes place within 1 - 4 months at 20°c. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.

Rooted cuttings

Cuttings of half-ripe wood with a heel, July/August in a frame[6]. Cuttings of softwood, spring in a frame[18].


Cultivation

Prefers a fertile well-drained soil in full sun or light shade[6]. Succeeds in any well-drained soil but dislikes too much lime[7]. Prefers to be near the coast, tolerating maritime exposure but dislikes cold winds[6]. Tolerates dry soils[6]. Succeeds in an open position in the milder areas of Britain but usually requires wall protection in most of this country[20][21]. Plants are hardy to at least -5°c, and can survive to between -12 and -17°c but with some damage[6]. Plants from different provenances differ widely in their hardiness, it is best to obtain stock as cuttings from plants that are established in this country[22]. Trees usually only flower and produce fruit in Britain after a long hot summer[20][23], but a tree at Maidwell Hall in Northants fruits regularly[20]. The main difficulty with producing a crop of fruit from this tree is that the plant flower in the winter and will not ripen fruit of a satisfactory standard if the winter is cold. Indeed, the fruit is rendered inedible by hard frosts in cold areas[6]. Often cultivated for its edible fruit in warm temperate regions, there are more than 800 cultivars in Japan[6]. 'Advance' is a dwarf tree with very juicy fruits[6]. The flowers emit a most potent oriental perfume[24].

Crops

Problems, pests & diseases

Associations & Interactions

There are no interactions listed for Eriobotrya japonica. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.

Polycultures & Guilds

There are no polycultures listed which include Eriobotrya japonica.

Descendants

Cultivars

Varieties

None listed.

Subspecies

None listed.

Full Data

This table shows all the data stored for this plant.

Taxonomy
Binomial name
Eriobotrya japonica
Genus
Eriobotrya
Family
Rosaceae
Imported References
Edible uses
[5][6][7][3][8][9][4][1][2]
Medicinal uses
[16][11][12][13][14][9][15][17]
Material uses & Functions
[10]
Botanic
[20][25][6]
Propagation
Cultivation
Environment
Cultivation
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Functions & Nature
Functions
Provides forage for
Provides shelter for
Environment
Hardiness Zone
7
Heat Zone
?
Water
moderate
Sun
full sun
Shade
light shade
Soil PH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Soil Texture
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil Water Retention
well drained
Environmental Tolerances
  • Strong wind
  • Maritime exposure
Ecosystems
Native Climate Zones
None listed.
Adapted Climate Zones
None listed.
Native Geographical Range
None listed.
Native Environment
None listed.
Ecosystem Niche
Secondary canopy
Root Zone Tendancy
None listed.
Life
Deciduous or Evergreen
evergreen
Herbaceous or Woody
woody
Life Cycle
perennial
Growth Rate
moderate
Mature Size
9 x 5
Fertility
?
Pollinators
?
Flower Colour
?
Flower Type
hermaphrodite











References

  1. ? 1.01.1 Tanaka. T. Tanaka's Cyclopaedia of Edible Plants of the World. Keigaku Publishing (32202/01/01)
  2. ? 2.02.1 Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books ISBN 3874292169 (32202/01/01)
  3. ? 3.03.13.2 Facciola. S. Cornucopia - A Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications ISBN 0-9628087-0-9 (32202/01/01)
  4. ? 4.04.1 Brouk. B. Plants Consumed by Man. Academic Press ISBN 0-12-136450-x (32202/01/01)
  5. ? 5.05.1 Uphof. J. C. Th. Dictionary of Economic Plants. Weinheim (32202/01/01)
  6. ? 6.006.016.026.036.046.056.066.076.086.096.106.116.126.13 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (32202/01/01)
  7. ? 7.07.17.2 Simmons. A. E. Growing Unusual Fruit. David and Charles ISBN 0-7153-5531-7 (32202/01/01)
  8. ? 8.08.1 Bianchini. F., Corbetta. F. and Pistoia. M. Fruits of the Earth. ()
  9. ? 9.09.19.29.39.4 Duke. J. A. and Ayensu. E. S. Medicinal Plants of China Reference Publications, Inc. ISBN 0-917256-20-4 (32202/01/01)
  10. ? 10.010.1 Gamble. J. S. A Manual of Indian Timbers. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh (32202/01/01)
  11. ? 11.011.111.211.3 Chiej. R. Encyclopaedia of Medicinal Plants. MacDonald ISBN 0-356-10541-5 (32202/01/01)
  12. ? 12.012.1 Brooklyn Botanic Garden Oriental Herbs and Vegetables, Vol 39 No. 2. Brooklyn Botanic Garden (32202/01/01)
  13. ? 13.013.1 ? A Barefoot Doctors Manual. Running Press ISBN 0-914294-92-X ()
  14. ? 14.014.1 Yeung. Him-Che. Handbook of Chinese Herbs and Formulas. Institute of Chinese Medicine, Los Angeles (32202/01/01)
  15. ? 15.015.1 Medicinal Plants in the Republic of Korea World Health Organisation, Manila ISBN 92 9061 120 0 (32202/01/01)
  16. ? 16.016.116.216.316.4 Bown. D. Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses. Dorling Kindersley, London. ISBN 0-7513-020-31 (32202/01/01)
  17. ? 17.017.117.217.3 Chopra. R. N., Nayar. S. L. and Chopra. I. C. Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants (Including the Supplement). Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi. (32202/01/01)
  18. ? 18.018.1 Sheat. W. G. Propagation of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers. MacMillan and Co (32202/01/01)
  19. ? Dirr. M. A. and Heuser. M. W. The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation. Athens Ga. Varsity Press ISBN 0942375009 (32202/01/01)
  20. ? 20.020.120.220.3 Bean. W. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Murray (32202/01/01)
  21. ? Thurston. Trees and Shrubs in Cornwall. ()
  22. ? Grey-Wilson. C. & Matthews. V. Gardening on Walls Collins ISBN 0-00-219220-0 (32202/01/01)
  23. ? Davis. B. Climbers and Wall Shrubs. Viking. ISBN 0-670-82929-3 (32202/01/01)
  24. ? Genders. R. Scented Flora of the World. Robert Hale. London. ISBN 0-7090-5440-8 (32202/01/01)
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Article is incompleteYes +
Article requires citationsNo +
Article requires cleanupYes +
Belongs to familyRosaceae +
Belongs to genusEriobotrya +
Can be grown from cutting typeSoft wood + and Semi-ripe +
Has common nameLoquat +
Has drought toleranceIntolerant +
Has edible partSeeds + and Fruit +
Has edible useCoffee substitute +, Fruit +, Pie +, Sauce + and Jelly +
Has environmental toleranceMaritime exposure + and High wind +
Has flowers of typeHermaphrodite +
Has growth rateModerate +
Has hardiness zone7 +
Has lifecycle typePerennial +
Has material partStem +
Has material useWood +
Has mature height9 +
Has mature width5 +
Has medicinal partLeaves +, Flowers + and Fruit +
Has medicinal useAnalgesic +, Antibacterial +, Antiemetic +, Antitussive +, Antiviral +, Astringent +, Diuretic +, Expectorant + and Sedative +
Has search nameeriobotrya japonica + and x +
Has seed requiring scarificationNo +
Has seed requiring stratificationNo +
Has shade toleranceLight shade +
Has soil ph preferenceAcid +, Neutral + and Alkaline +
Has soil teclayture preferenceClay +
Has soil teloamyture preferenceLoamy +
Has soil tesandyture preferenceSandy +
Has soil water retention preferenceWell drained +
Has sun preferenceFull sun +
Has taxonomy nameEriobotrya japonica +
Has water requirementsmoderate +
Inhabits ecosystem nicheSecondary canopy +
Is deciduous or evergreenEvergreen +
Is grown fromSeeds +, Cutting + and Layering +
Is herbaceous or woodyWoody +
Is taxonomy typeSpecies +
Provides forage forBee +
Tolerates air pollutionNo +
Tolerates maritime exposureYes +
Tolerates nutritionally poor soilNo +
Tolerates windYes +