Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chlorocarpa
ID:
988052

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Koch

Source:
rjp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (B, Berolinensis) 1855(App.): 17 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000987390

Common Names

  • Crataegus chlorocarpa
  • Green-Fruited Hawthorn
  • Green-Fruited May-Tree

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Description

Crataegus chlorocarpa (also called the Green-fruited Hawthorn, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It has bright green leaves and clusters of white flowers in the spring, followed by bright green berries in the fall. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is often found in woodlands, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Crataegus chlorocarpa 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

The flower of Crataegus chlorocarpa is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem and two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crataegus chlorocarpa is a deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be done by cuttings or layering. Seeds should be sown in the spring, and cuttings should be taken in the summer. Layering should be done in the fall.

Where to Find Crataegus chlorocarpa

Crataegus chlorocarpa 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-15214: Based on the initial data import
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.