Crataegus ambigua - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.K.Becker
Source:
rjp
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 31(I): 12 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000988109
Common Names
- Crataegus ambigua
- Ambiguous Hawthorn
- Oriental Hawthorn
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crataegus ambigua (also called Ambiguous Hawthorn, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to eastern Europe and is found in woodlands, thickets, and along stream banks. Its leaves are ovate to oblong-lanceolate, with serrate margins and densely pubescent. Its flowers are white, and its fruits are small, red pomes.
Uses & Benefits
Crataegus ambigua is used for making jams, jellies, and juices. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Crataegus ambigua sub. transcaspica (Pojarkova) K.I.Chr.Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Crataegus ambigua are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crataegus ambigua is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and can be rooted in a cold frame. Once established, Crataegus ambigua can be grown in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Crataegus ambigua
Crataegus ambigua can be found in the wild in the Caucasus Mountains and in parts of Turkey.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-1597: Based on the initial data import
Alexander K. Becker (1818-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.K.Becker' in the authors string.