Crataegus peloponnesiaca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Byatt
Source:
rjp
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Candollea 31: 299 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000989796
Common Names
- Peloponnesian Hawthorn
- Peloponnesian Thorn
- Peloponnesian Crataegus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crataegus peloponnesiaca (also called Peloponnese Hawthorn, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with white flowers and red fruits. It is native to Europe and is found in forests, scrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Crataegus peloponnesiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its fruits are used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crataegus peloponnesiaca is white and has five petals. The seed is small and brown in colour. The seedlings have a single stem with two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crataegus peloponnesiaca can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in the fall and cuttings should be taken in the spring. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Crataegus peloponnesiaca
Crataegus peloponnesiaca can be found in Greece and the surrounding Mediterranean region.
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-1800: Based on the initial data import
Jean Irene Byatt: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byatt' in the authors string.