Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ardua
ID:
1246411

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sarg.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001245749

Common Names

  • Ardua Hawthorn
  • Crataegus Ardua
  • Ardua Crataegus

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Description

Crataegus ardua (also called Arduous Hawthorn, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae. It is a small shrub with a woody stem, reaching a height of 1.5 meters. It is native to the United States, and is found in dry open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Crataegus ardua is used as an ornamental plant, and its fruits are used as a natural dye. It is also used as a medicinal plant, and its leaves are used to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Crataegus ardua are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crataegus ardua can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept at a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C). Germination should occur within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Crataegus ardua

Crataegus ardua can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.

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 tro-50134439: Based on the initial data import
Charles Sprague Sargent (1841-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sarg.' in the authors string.