Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigra
ID:
994896

Status:
valid

Authors:
Waldst. & Kit.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Descr. Icon. Pl. Hung. 1: 62 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000994234

Common Names

  • Crataegus Nigra
  • Nigra Crataegus
  • Black Hawthorn

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Description

Crataegus nigra (also called Black Hawthorn, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to North America and Europe. It typically grows in dry, open areas and is characterized by its small, white flowers and long, thin thorns.

Uses & Benefits

Crataegus nigra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crataegus nigra has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crataegus nigra is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall. It has arching branches and a spreading habit. The leaves are ovate to oblong, dark green, and glossy. The white flowers are borne in clusters in late spring. The fruit is a small, round, red-purple drupe. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Crataegus nigra

Crataegus nigra is native to the eastern United States and can be found in woodlands, thickets, and along roadsides. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

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-2348: Based on the initial data import
Franz de Paula Adam von Waldstein (1759-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Waldst.' in the authors string.
Pál Kitaibel (1757-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit.' in the authors string.