Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge
Source:
rjp
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. China Bor. [A.A. von Bunge] 26 (-27). 1833 [Mar 1833]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000988959
Common Names
- Pinnatifida Hawthorn
- Pinnatifida Thorn
- Pinnatifida Cockspur
Description
Crataegus pinnatifida (also called Chinese Hawthorn, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to East Asia. It typically grows in woodlands, hedgerows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Crataegus pinnatifida 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 pinnatifida var. major N.E.Br.
Crataegus pinnatifida var. psilosa C.K.Schneid.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crataegus pinnatifida 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crataegus pinnatifida 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 pinnatifida
Crataegus pinnatifida 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,