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Loquat

Eriobotrya japonica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Rosales ›Family: Rosaceae ›Genus: Eriobotrya

About

The loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) (from Cantonese Chinese: 盧橘; Jyutping: lou4gwat1, nowadays called Chinese: 枇杷; pinyin: pípá; Jyutping: pei paa) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae, a native to the cooler hill regions of China to south-central China. It is also quite common in Japan, Korea, hilly Regions of India (Himachal), Northern Areas of Pakistan and some can be found in some Northern part of the Philippines, and hill country in Sri Lanka.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Loquat?
The scientific name of Loquat is Eriobotrya japonica.
What kingdom does Loquat belong to?
Loquat belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Loquat belong to?
Loquat belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Loquat belong to?
Loquat belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Loquat belong to?
Loquat belongs to the order Rosales.
What family does Loquat belong to?
Loquat belongs to the family Rosaceae.
What genus does Loquat belong to?
Loquat belongs to the genus Eriobotrya.