Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clarkei
ID:
1018367

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 2: 383 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001017705

Common Names

  • Clarke's Hawthorn
  • Crataegus Clarkei
  • Clarke's Thorn

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Description

Crataegus clarkei (also called Clarke's Hawthorn, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the Himalayas. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in open woodlands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Crataegus clarkei is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Crataegus clarkei are white and five-petaled. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crataegus clarkei is a deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame. Layering can be done in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Crataegus clarkei

Crataegus clarkei is native to East Asia and can be found in forests and scrublands.

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-8437: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.