Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
menandiana
ID:
1011154

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sarg.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. New York State Mus. Nat. Hist. 105: 68 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001010492

Common Names

  • Menand's Hawthorn
  • May Hawthorn
  • White Thorn

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Description

Crataegus menandiana (also called Menand's Hawthorn, among many other common names) is a small deciduous tree or shrub with white flowers and small, red fruits. It is native to the eastern United States and is found in open woodlands, thickets, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Crataegus menandiana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Crataegus menandiana are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with oval shaped leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crataegus menandiana is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth in late spring or early summer and can be rooted in a sandy soil. The shrub prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Crataegus menandiana

Crataegus menandiana is native to the United States and can be found in the states of New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

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,

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