Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
1019080

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moc. & Sessé ex DC.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 2: 629 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001018418

Common Names

  • Mexican Hawthorn
  • Mexican Thorn
  • Mexican Crataegus

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Description

Crataegus mexicana (also called Mexican Hawthorn, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, meadows, and streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Crataegus mexicana is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. It is also used in ornamental gardening and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crataegus mexicana has white flowers that are small and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crataegus mexicana is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Crataegus mexicana

Crataegus mexicana is native to North America and can be found in woodlands, hedgerows, 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-93: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Martín Sessé y Lacasta (1751-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sessé' in the authors string.
José Mariano Mociño (1757-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moc.' in the authors string.