Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altaica
ID:
991015

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ledeb. ex Loudon

Source:
rjp

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
Nursery Cat. (Loddiges & Sons) 1814: ? (1814)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000990353

Common Names

  • Crataegus altaica
  • Altai Hawthorn
  • Altaic Hawthorn

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Description

Crataegus altaica (also called 'Altai Hawthorn', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Russia. It typically grows in dry, sunny areas and can reach a height of up to 4 m. Its leaves are divided into three leaflets and its flowers are white or pink.

Uses & Benefits

Crataegus altaica is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and is used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, pain, and digestive issues. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and other food products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crataegus altaica has small, white flowers that are about 1/2 inch wide. The flowers are followed by small, red fruits. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crataegus altaica is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a rooting medium. Once established, the plant can be transplanted to a larger pot or into the ground.

Where to Find Crataegus altaica

Crataegus altaica can be found in East Asia, from Russia to China.

Species in the Crataegus genus

Crataegus lassa, Crataegus kyrtostyla, Crataegus persimilis, Crataegus ariifolia, Crataegus pruinosa, Crataegus suborbiculata, Crataegus baroussana, Crataegus confinis, Crataegus conjungens, Crataegus drymopila, Crataegus elliptica, Crataegus fruticosa, Crataegus gaylussacia, Crataegus miranda, Crataegus nelsonii, Crataegus okanaganensis, Crataegus okennonii, Crataegus parryana, Crataegus peregrina, Crataegus phippsii, Crataegus pubescens, Crataegus roribacca, Crataegus rosei, Crataegus sejuncta, Crataegus spissiflora, Crataegus vivida, Crataegus korolkowii, Crataegus chlorocarpa, Crataegus atrofusca, Crataegus isfajramensis, Crataegus ferganensis, Crataegus hissarica, Crataegus knorringiana, Crataegus necopinata, Crataegus pamiroalaica, Crataegus poloniensis, Crataegus pseudosanguinea, Crataegus theodori, Crataegus ambigua, Crataegus azarolus, Crataegus chungtienensis, Crataegus dikmensis, Crataegus dzhairensis, Crataegus granatensis, Crataegus heldreichii, Crataegus heterophylloides, Crataegus hupehensis, Crataegus kansuensis, Crataegus karadaghensis, Crataegus klokovii,

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.
John Claudius Loudon (1783-1843): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loudon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:722886-1: Based on the initial data import