Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kurdistanica
ID:
989271

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Hadac & Chrtek

Source:
rjp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Candollea 35: 317 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000988609

Common Names

  • Crataegus kurdistanica
  • Kurdistanica Hawthorn
  • Kurdistanica's Hawthorn

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Description

Crataegus kurdistanica (also called 'Kurdistan Hawthorn', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the Caucasus region. It has dark green foliage and fragrant pink flowers. It is found in forest edges, meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Crataegus kurdistanica is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and other preserves.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Crataegus kurdistanica are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crataegus kurdistanica is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 4m in height. It is best grown in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used.

Where to Find Crataegus kurdistanica

Crataegus kurdistanica can be found in Turkey and Iran.

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-1664: Based on the initial data import
Jindřich Chrtek (1930-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chrtek' in the authors string.