Crataegus killinica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.I.Chr.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 35: 131 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348527
Common Names
- Crataegus Killinica
- Killinica Hawthorn
- Killinica Thorn
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crataegus killinica (also called 'Killing Hawthorn' or 'Killing's Hawthorn', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the eastern United States and Canada. It has a rounded crown and a straight trunk with smooth, gray bark. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woods, along streams, and in floodplains.
Uses & Benefits
Crataegus killinica is a species of hawthorn that has various medicinal uses, such as for treating hypertension, heart failure, and arrhythmias.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crataegus killinica is white, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crataegus killinica is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Crataegus killinica
Crataegus killinica is native to Japan and can be found in nurseries and garden centers that specialize in Japanese plants.
Crataegus killinica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crataegus killinica?
Crataegus killinica
What is the common name of Crataegus killinica?
Killin's Hawthorn
What is the natural habitat of Crataegus killinica?
Crataegus killinica is found in dry, sunny areas in Europe and western Asia.
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
Knud Ib Christensen (1955-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.I.Chr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:961423-1: Based on the initial data import