Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurella
ID:
1015100

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.B.Phipps & O'Kennon

Source:
rjp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 1: 1066 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001014438

Common Names

  • Hawthorn
  • May-Tree
  • Whitethorn

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Description

Crataegus purpurella (also called Purple-leaved Hawthorn, among many other common names) is a shrub native to eastern North America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in woodlands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Crataegus purpurella is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is drought tolerant and has a long blooming period.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crataegus purpurella has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown achenes. The seedlings have two cotyledons and two true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crataegus purpurella is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the fall and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Crataegus purpurella

Crataegus purpurella is native to Europe and can be found in woodlands, hedgerows, and grasslands.

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-60500: Based on the initial data import
R.J. O'Kennon (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Kennon' in the authors string.
James Bird Phipps (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Phipps' in the authors string.