Crataegus orientalis
Oriental Hawthorn, Oriental Thorn
Also known as: Crataegus orientalis Lindl. +1 more
- Crataegus orientalis Lindl.
- Crataegus schraderana Ledeb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rosaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Crataegus orientalis (commonly known as Oriental Hawthorn or Oriental Thorn) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Rosaceae family. Found natively in Temperate Asia and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Crataegus genus, encompassing over 250 species globally. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Iran, Krym, Sicilia, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Great Britain, Ireland, Tunisia, Uzbekistan
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms