Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
theodori
ID:
988400

Status:
valid

Authors:
Essenova

Source:
rjp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Izv. Akad. Nauk Turkmensk. S.S.R., Ser. Biol. Nauk 1981(2): 70 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000987738

Common Names

  • Crataegus theodori
  • Theodor's Hawthorn
  • Theodor's Thorn

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Description

Crataegus theodori (also called Theodor's hawthorn, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and red fruits. It is native to North America and is found in open woodlands and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Crataegus theodori is used as an ornamental plant, for landscaping, and as a hedge. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as for treating heart disease and hypertension.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Crataegus theodori are white, with 5 petals and 5 sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crataegus theodori is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 4 m (13 ft) in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, layering, or division of the rootball.

Where to Find Crataegus theodori

Crataegus theodori is native to Central Asia and can be found in the Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan.

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-15601: Based on the initial data import
Ch.E. Essenova (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Essenova' in the authors string.