Pyracantha coccinea
Firethorn, Scarlet Firethorn
Also known as: Cotoneaster pyracantha subsp. lalandei L.Möller +16 more
- Cotoneaster pyracantha subsp. lalandei L.Möller
- Crataegus dumosa Salisb.
- Crataegus hyracantha Steven
- Crataegus lalandei May
- Crataegus lalandei subsp. microcarpa May
- Crataegus pauciflora (Poir.) Pers.
- Crataegus pauciflora André
- Crataegus pyracantha (L.) Pers.
- Crataegus pyracantha subsp. lalandei Duren
- Crataegus pyracantha var. pauciflora (Poir.) Steud.
- Gymnopyrenium pyracantha (L.) Dulac
- Mespilus lalandei Dippel
- Mespilus pauciflora Poir.
- Mespilus pyracantha var. pauciflora (Poir.) Dum.Cours.
- Oxyacantha amygdalifolia Bubani
- Pyracantha coccinea f. latifolia Zabel
- Pyracantha coccinea var. fructu-albo Rehder
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rosaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Pyracantha coccinea (commonly known as Firethorn or Scarlet firethorn) is a shrub within the Rosaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia and Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Bulgaria, France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, Spain, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, 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)
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, British Columbia, California, Corse, Free State, Georgia, Germany, Great Britain, Indiana, Ireland, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Northern Provinces, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Peru, Portugal, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Uzbekistan, Virginia, Washington