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Crataegus pentagyna
Scientific Name: Crataegus pentagyna
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
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Crataegus pentagyna: Small-flowered Black Hawthorn
Crataegus pentagyna, commonly known as small-flowered black hawthorn, is a deciduous tree species belonging to the hawthorn genus.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant produces black fruit (berries) that may attract animals.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Crataegus pentagyna Waldst. & Kit. ex Willd.
- Common Name: Small-flowered black hawthorn
- Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms: Crataegus pentagyna subsp. pentagyna is listed as a synonym.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to southeastern Europe.
- Found in xerotherm forests.
Morphological Characteristics
- Deciduous tree growing up to 6 meters (approximately 19 feet 8 inches) in height.
- Flowers in June.
- Produces 12 black fruit (berries).
Ecological Role
- The black fruit are a favorite food source for birds.
Traditional and Medicinal Uses
- Historically, the fruit has been used in medicinal teas.
- Studies have investigated the effects of Crataegus pentagyna on cholesterol atherosclerosis and bio-electrical activity of the cerebral cortex.
Other Information
- Hardy to zone (UK) 6.
- Adaptable to clay soils.
- Leaves and flowers contain flavonoid glycosides, including a compound called glogoside.
- Extracts are not recommended for fragrance use.
Further Information
- Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)
- USDA List of Plant Genera
- Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service.
- Tropicos
- Encyclopedia of Life