Rhaphiolepis indica
India Hawthorn, Indian Hawthorn
Also known as: Crataegus chinensis (Blume) Steud. +19 more
- Crataegus chinensis (Blume) Steud.
- Crataegus indica L.
- Crataegus rubra Lour.
- Crataegus sieboldii (Blume) Steud.
- Crataegus sinensis Loisel.
- Eriobotrya chinensis (Blume) G.Don
- Mespilus chinensis Blume
- Mespilus indica (L.) Poir.
- Mespilus rubra Stokes
- Mespilus sieboldii Blume
- Mespilus sinensis Poir.
- Opa japonica (Siebold & Zucc.) Seem.
- Opa metrosideros Lour.
- Photinia sieboldii G.Don
- Pyrus mekongensis (Cardot) M.F.Fay & Christenh.
- Pyrus rhaphiolepis M.F.Fay & Christenh.
- Raphiolepis indica (L.) Lindl.
- Rhaphiolepis brevipetiolata J.E.Vidal
- Rhaphiolepis crataegoides M.Roem.
- Rhaphiolepis fragrans E.T.Geddes
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rosaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Rhaphiolepis indica (commonly known as India-hawthorn or Indian-hawthorn) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Rosaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring botanical forms and varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, Japan, Jawa, Laos, Nansei-shoto, Ogasawara-shoto, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
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)
Arkansas, New South Wales
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms