Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atrofusca
ID:
988077

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Koch) T.A.Kasumova

Source:
rjp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 76(7): 986. 1991

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000987415

Common Names

  • Crataegus atrofusca
  • Black Hawthorn
  • Black May-Tree

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Description

Crataegus atrofusca (also called 'Hawthorn', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Europe and Asia. It has white flowers and grows in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Crataegus atrofusca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crataegus atrofusca has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crataegus atrofusca is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow in spring in a cold frame or in a pot. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in summer and root them in a cold frame or pot.

Where to Find Crataegus atrofusca

Crataegus atrofusca can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.

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-15245: Based on the initial data import
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.