Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macracantha
ID:
1013205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lodd. ex Loudon

Source:
rjp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Arbor. Frutic. Brit. 2: 819 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001012543

Common Names

  • Large-thorned Hawthorn
  • Crataegus macracantha

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Description

Crataegus macracantha (also called Large-fruited Hawthorn, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 4m tall. It has white flowers and red fruits. It is native to East Asia and is found in forests, woodlands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Crataegus macracantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for making herbal teas and tinctures.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Crataegus macracantha var. occidentalis (Britton) Eggl.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crataegus macracantha has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The fruits are small, round, and red. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crataegus macracantha is a deciduous shrub or small tree that grows to a height of 5-10m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings.

Where to Find Crataegus macracantha

Crataegus macracantha can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is most commonly found in hedgerows, woodlands, and grasslands.

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-5448: Based on the initial data import
John Claudius Loudon (1783-1843): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loudon' in the authors string.
Conrad Loddiges (1738-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lodd.' in the authors string.