Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
beadlei
ID:
1010723

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ashe

Source:
rjp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
North Carolina Agric. Exp. Sta. Bull. no. 175: 113. 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001010061

Common Names

  • Beadle's Hawthorn
  • Beadle's Thorn
  • Beadle's Crataegus

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Description

Crataegus beadlei (also called Beadle's Hawthorn, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to western North America, and is found in open woodlands, hillsides, and valleys. It has white flowers and long, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Crataegus beadlei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a natural remedy for treating diarrhea, wounds, and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crataegus beadlei has small, white flowers, each with five petals and five sepals. The flowers are followed by small, red fruits which contain the seeds. The seeds are small, black in color and have a hard, smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crataegus beadlei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8 cm long with a heel, can be taken in summer and planted in a cold frame. Division in spring is possible but it is best to pot up the divisions until they are established before planting out.

Where to Find Crataegus beadlei

Crataegus beadlei can be found in western North America, particularly in California and Oregon.

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,

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