Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dipyrena
ID:
990321

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pojark.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 9: 508 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000989659

Common Names

  • Pyrenean Hawthorn
  • Pyrenean Thorn
  • Two-Fruited Hawthorn

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Description

Crataegus dipyrena (also called Pyrenean Hawthorn, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with white flowers and red fruits. It is native to Europe and is found in forests, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Crataegus dipyrena is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and is used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, pain, and digestive issues. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and other food products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crataegus dipyrena is white and has five petals. The seed is small and brown in colour. The seedlings have a single stem with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crataegus dipyrena is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium. Plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Crataegus dipyrena

Crataegus dipyrena can be found in the Mediterranean region, including the Iberian Peninsula, Morocco, and Algeria.

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-1779: Based on the initial data import
Antonina Pojarkova (1897-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pojark.' in the authors string.