Status:
valid
Authors:
Sarg.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Man. Trees : 394 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001012339
Common Names
- Crataegus verruculosa
- Hawthorn
- Mayflower
Description
Crataegus verruculosa (also called Verrucose 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 verruculosa 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
Crataegus verruculosa has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crataegus verruculosa 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 verruculosa
Crataegus verruculosa is native to the Mediterranean region, including France, Spain, Italy, and Greece.
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,