Crataegus pentagyna - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Waldst. & Kit. ex Willd.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1799
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 2: 1006 (1799)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000988933
Common Names
- Five-leaved Hawthorn
- Five-leaved Thorn
- Five-leaved Cockspur
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crataegus pentagyna (also called Five-petaled Hawthorn, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It typically grows in woodlands, hedgerows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Crataegus pentagyna is a deciduous shrub with white flowers. It is often used as a hedge or in landscaping. It is drought-tolerant and requires minimal pruning. The berries are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Crataegus pentagyna sub. pseudomelanocarpa (Pojarkova) K.I.Chr.Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crataegus pentagyna has white flowers that bloom in the spring. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crataegus pentagyna is a shrub that can be cultivated in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It is also possible to propagate from seed, although this is not always reliable.
Where to Find Crataegus pentagyna
Crataegus pentagyna can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe, including parts of Russia, Ukraine, and Romania.
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-1700: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
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.