Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leonensis
ID:
1012070

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.J.Palmer

Source:
rjp

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 13: 422 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001011408

Common Names

  • Leon Hawthorn
  • May Hawthorn
  • White Thorn

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Description

Crataegus leonensis (also called Leon Hawthorn, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub in the rose family with white flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to Spain and is found in woodlands, scrub, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Crataegus leonensis is a popular ornamental shrub, often used in gardens and parks. It has fragrant white flowers and attractive foliage, and can be used as a hedge or border.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Crataegus leonensis are white and have five petals. The fruits are small, red pomes. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crataegus leonensis is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but it takes a long time to germinate and can be difficult to establish.

Where to Find Crataegus leonensis

Crataegus leonensis is native to the eastern United States.

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-5211: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Jesse Palmer (1875-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.J.Palmer' in the authors string.