Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platycarpa
ID:
1012899

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sarg.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Rep. (Annual) Missouri Bot. Gard. 19: 92 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001012237

Common Names

  • Crataegus platycarpa
  • Hawthorn
  • Mayflower

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Description

Crataegus platycarpa (also called Broad-fruited Hawthorn, among many other common names) is a species of hawthorn native to Europe and western Asia. It is a deciduous shrub or small tree growing to 5–15 m tall, with a dense, thorny crown. It typically grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Crataegus platycarpa has been used for medicinal purposes, such as treating heart and circulatory problems, and as an antioxidant. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Crataegus platycarpa are white and have five petals. The fruits are small, red pomes. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, green leaves.

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Where to Find Crataegus platycarpa

Crataegus platycarpa can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Missouri and Texas.

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,

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