Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
1002763

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sm.) E.G.Camus

Source:
rjp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 13: 326. 1899 [Nov 1899]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001002101

Common Names

  • Great-Flowered Hawthorn
  • Crataemespilus grandiflora
  • Large-Flowered Hawthorn

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Description

Crataemespilus grandiflora (also called Great-flowered Hawthorn, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It has white flowers and red edible fruits. It is found in grasslands, forests, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Crataemespilus grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive white flowers and red fruits. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crataemespilus grandiflora is a large, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crataemespilus grandiflora is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 4 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Crataemespilus grandiflora

Crataemespilus grandiflora can be found in Asia, particularly in the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau.

Species in the Crataemespilus genus

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-325: Based on the initial data import
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
Edmond Gustave Camus (1852-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.Camus' in the authors string.