Family: Rosaceae
Author: (Ehrh.) Medik.
Bibliography: Gesch. Bot.: 83 (1793)
Year: 1793
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Crataegus
Vegetable: False
Observations: SE. Canada to NC. & E. U.S.A.
Description
Pear hawthorn, scientifically known as Crataegus calpodendron, is a distinguished member of the Rosaceae family. First documented in 1793 by the esteemed botanist Ehrhart and later classified by Medikus, this plant has etched its significance in the annals of botanical history, as noted in the Gesch. Bot.
The Pear hawthorn thrives in regions stretching from Southeastern Canada through North Carolina and extends to the eastern parts of the United States. This expansive range highlights the plant’s adaptability and resilience across various climatic conditions and terrains.
As a notable member of the Rosaceae family, Pear hawthorn shares its lineage with other economically and ecologically significant plants. The family is renowned for its diverse genera, many of which are prized either for their ornamental beauty or their fruit-bearing capabilities.
The Pear hawthorn stands out with its unique characteristics, contributing to both ecological balance and aesthetic value. It is known for its hardy nature, which ensures its survival in a wide array of environments. Its presence in these areas also supports local wildlife, offering both food and habitat.
Pear hawthorn serves as a wonderful example of nature’s ability to adapt and flourish across diverse landscapes, making it an essential subject of study for botanists and nature enthusiasts alike. Its historical documentation and botanical significance underscore the importance of preserving and understanding this remarkable species.
Common Names
Eng: blackthorn hawthorn, pear hawthorn, pearthorn, urn-tree hawthorn, pear thorn, urn-fruited hawthorn
Fra: aubépine à fruits piriformes, aubépine tomenteuse
En: Pear hawthorn, Pearthorn, Urn-tree hawthorn, Blackthorn hawthorn, Pear thorn, Urn-fruited hawthorn
Fr: Aubépine à fruits piriformes, Aubépine tomenteuse
Is: Sveipþyrnir
Ru: Боярышник урновидный
Synonyms
- Crataegus tomentosa var. pubifolia ((Ashe) Farw.)
- Crataegus tomentosa var. microcarpa (Chapm.)
- Crataegus chapmanii ((Beadle) Ashe)
- Mespilus leucophloeos ((Moench) K.Koch)
- Mespilus fontanesiana (Spach)
- Crataegus tomentosa var. pyrifolia (A.Gray)
- Crataegus chapmanii var. plukenetii (Eggl.)
- Mespilus latifolia (Poir.)
- Mespilus leucophoeus (K.Koch)
- Crataegus carrollensis (Sarg.)
- Crataegus mollicula (Sarg.)
- Mespilus lutea (Poir.)
- Crataegus pubifolia (Ashe)
- Crataegus fontanesiana ((Spach) Steud.)
- Crataegus lutea ((Poir.) DC.)
- Crataegus structilis (Ashe)
- Halmia tomentosa ((L.) M.Roem.)
- Sorbus aria var. latifolia ((Poir.) Samp.)
- Mespilus calpodendron (Ehrh.)
- Crataegus tomentosa var. aurantiaca (Lange)
- Crataegus crus-galli (Mill.)
- Crataegus obesa (Ashe)
- Crataegus calpodendron var. obesa ((Ashe) E.J.Palmer)
- Halmia tomentosa var. calpodendron ((Ehrh.) M.Roem.)
- Crataegus calpodendron var. mollicula ((Sarg.) E.J.Palmer)
- Crataegus calpodendron var. microcarpa ((Chapm.) E.J.Palmer)
- Halmia tomentosa var. leucophloea (M.Roem.)
- Crataegus acanthacolonensis (Laughlin)
- Crataegus calpodendron var. hispidula ((Sarg.) E.J.Palmer)
- Crataegus calpodendron var. globosa ((Sarg.) E.J.Palmer)
- Crataegus calpodendron var. gigantea (Kruschke)
- Crataegus crus-galli var. fontanesiana ((Spach) Dippel)
- Crataegus hispidula (Sarg.)
- Mespilus pyrifolia lutea (Poit. & Turpin)
- Crataegus globosa (Sarg.)
- Crataegus leucophleos (Moench)
- Mespilus pyrifolia (Willd.)
- Crataegus tomentosa var. structilis ((Ashe) Farw.)
- Oxyacantha calpodendron ((Ehrh.) Nieuwl.)
Distribution
- Alabama (native)
- Arkansas (native)
- Georgia (native)
- Illinois (native)
- Indiana (native)
- Iowa (native)
- Kansas (native)
- Kentucky (native)
- Maryland (native)
- Michigan (native)
- Minnesota (native)
- Mississippi (native)
- Nebraska (native)
- New York (native)
- Ohio (native)
- Oklahoma (native)
- Ontario (native)
- Pennsylvania (native)
- Tennessee (native)
- Virginia (native)
- West Virginia (native)
- Wisconsin (native)
Additional Images
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Leaf
Taken Sep 30, 2020 by Diego Alex (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 9, 2021 by Diego Alex (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 7, 2022 by Andrzej Konstantynowicz (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 7, 2022 by Andrzej Konstantynowicz (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 12, 2021 by Ilaria Mosti (cc-by-sa)
Flower
Taken May 7, 2022 by Andrzej Konstantynowicz (cc-by-sa)
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3013866)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30097127-2)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Crataegus calpodendron (Ehrh.) Medik.)
Specifications
Growth habit>: Shrub, Tree
