Cydonia vulgaris Pers.: A review on diversity, cultivation, chemistry and utilization

摘要

Cydonia vulgaris Pers. is the cultivated and economically important species of genus Cydonia. Cydonia vulgaris Pers. (Cydonia oblonga Miller) is a small shrub belonging to the family Rosaceae and is a native to Southwest Europe and Minor Asia. The plant is commonly called Quince. The Cydonia vulgaris is commonly medicinally used as demulcent, in treatment of asthma. Other usages of the plant are as a source of flavor in marmalade, liqueur, candies, brandy, jelly and preserves. There are three varieties of the tree namely Cydonia vulgaris Pyriformis, Cydonia vulgaris Maliformis and Cydonia vulgaris Lusitanica. The present review highlights the plant, its variety, cultivation, chemistry and utilization of this medicinal plant.