Crataegus corusca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sarg.
Source:
tro
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 33: 117 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001245754
Common Names
- Corusca Hawthorn
- Crataegus Corusca
- Corusca Crataegus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crataegus corusca (also called Coruscate Hawthorn, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae. It is a small shrub with a woody stem, reaching a height of 1.5 meters. It is native to the United States, and is found in dry open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Crataegus corusca is used as an ornamental plant, and its fruits are used as a natural dye. It is also used as a medicinal plant, and its leaves are used to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Crataegus corusca are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crataegus corusca can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept at a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C). Germination should occur within 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Crataegus corusca
Crataegus corusca can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.
Species in the Crataegus genus
Crataegus lassa, Crataegus kyrtostyla, Crataegus persimilis, Crataegus ariifolia, Crataegus pruinosa, Crataegus suborbiculata, Crataegus baroussana, Crataegus confinis, Crataegus conjungens, Crataegus drymopila, Crataegus elliptica, Crataegus fruticosa, Crataegus gaylussacia, Crataegus miranda, Crataegus nelsonii, Crataegus okanaganensis, Crataegus okennonii, Crataegus parryana, Crataegus peregrina, Crataegus phippsii, Crataegus pubescens, Crataegus roribacca, Crataegus rosei, Crataegus sejuncta, Crataegus spissiflora, Crataegus vivida, Crataegus korolkowii, Crataegus chlorocarpa, Crataegus atrofusca, Crataegus isfajramensis, Crataegus ferganensis, Crataegus hissarica, Crataegus knorringiana, Crataegus necopinata, Crataegus pamiroalaica, Crataegus poloniensis, Crataegus pseudosanguinea, Crataegus theodori, Crataegus ambigua, Crataegus azarolus, Crataegus chungtienensis, Crataegus dikmensis, Crataegus dzhairensis, Crataegus granatensis, Crataegus heldreichii, Crataegus heterophylloides, Crataegus hupehensis, Crataegus kansuensis, Crataegus karadaghensis, Crataegus klokovii,
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 version 1.0, record: rjp-4956: Originally associated with wfo-0001010168
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-27800243: Originally associated with wfo-0001131615
The Plant List version 1.1, record: rjp-4956: Originally associated with wfo-0001010168
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-27800243: Originally associated with wfo-0001131615
Charles Sprague Sargent (1841-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sarg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:68097-2: Based on the initial data import