Crataegus sphaenophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pojark.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 9: 502 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000989226
Common Names
- Crataegus sphaenophylla
- Sphaenophylla Hawthorn
- Sphaenophylla's Hawthorn
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crataegus sphaenophylla (also called Sphaenophylla Hawthorn, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the Caucasus region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in mountain forests and meadows, as well as in the steppes of the Caucasus.
Uses & Benefits
Crataegus sphaenophylla is used as an ornamental plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crataegus sphaenophylla has small, white flowers that are about 1/2 inch wide. The flowers are followed by small, red fruits. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crataegus sphaenophylla is a deciduous shrub that is best propagated by cuttings in the spring or summer. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Crataegus sphaenophylla
Crataegus sphaenophylla can be found in the mountains of central and western China.
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-1733: Based on the initial data import
Antonina Pojarkova (1897-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pojark.' in the authors string.