Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sylvestris
ID:
1013271

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sarg.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Ontario Nat. Sci. Bull. 4: 15 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001012609

Common Names

  • Woodland Hawthorn
  • Crataegus sylvestris

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Description

Crataegus sylvestris (also called Common Hawthorn, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 4m tall. It has white flowers and red fruits. It is native to Europe and is found in forests, woodlands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Crataegus sylvestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for making herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Crataegus sylvestris are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crataegus sylvestris is a deciduous shrub that is best grown in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay soils. Propagation is usually done by softwood cuttings in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Crataegus sylvestris

Crataegus sylvestris is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is most commonly found in hedgerows, woodlands, 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,