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Crataegus chlorocarpa

Crataegus monogyna · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Extensive (1112 studies) · ★★★★★

Crataegus chlorocarpa, scientifically known as Crataegus monogyna, is a resilient deciduous shrub widely recognized as the common hawthorn. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this medicinal plant is traditionally used to support cardiovascular health, improve circulation, and alleviate symptoms of anxiety, making it a cornerstone in herbal medicine practices.

Family
Rosaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Fruit · Flower
Common names
Crataegus Chlorocarpa · English Hawthorn · 7 more
Scientific synonyms
Crataegus Pectinata · Oxyacantha Azarella · 310 more

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Crataegus chlorocarpa
  • Crataegus oxyacantha var. incisa
  • Crataegus laciniata var lasiocarpa
  • Tamanuela
  • Majoletas
  • Ilurri
  • Oxyacantha apiifolia
  • Crataegus oxyacantha var. stenoloba
  • Crataegus laciniata var. lasiocarpa
  • Mespilus monogyna raza intermedia
  • Mespilus maura var. maroccana
  • Mespilus monogyna var. brevispina
  • Mespilus monogyna var. azarella
  • Crataegus oxyacantha var. pubescens
  • Crataegus oxyacantha var. monostyla
  • Matapiojo
  • Espino de amayuelo
  • Arto
  • Espino albar
  • Espino blanco
  • Majuelo
  • Espino Albar
  • majuelo
  • Espinillo Albar

German:

  • Crataegus chlorocarpa
  • Eingriffeliger Weißdorn
  • Eingriffliger Weissdorn
  • Eingriffliger Weißdorn
  • aubépine à un style
  • Eingriffliger Weißdorn
  • Eingriffeliger Weissdorn
  • Hagedorn

French:

  • Crataegus chlorocarpa
  • Epine blanche
  • Aubépine blanche
  • Aubépine monogyne
  • Épine blanche
  • Aubépine à un style
  • aubépine monogyne
  • aubépine à un style
  • Aubepine a un style
  • Epine blanche

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Crataegus monogyna

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae, it is classified under the genus Crataegus.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Rosales WCVP
Family Rosaceae WCVP
Genus Crataegus WCVP

Distribution

This plant, Crataegus monogyna, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the northern reaches of the European continent. It can be found growing naturally throughout various regions of Northern Europe. Specifically, its presence is documented in the coastal and inland areas of Denmark and Finland. The species also thrives across the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Furthermore, its geographical range extends into the rugged landscapes of Norway.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Denmark WCVP
Northern Europe Finland WCVP
Northern Europe Great Britain WCVP
Northern Europe Ireland WCVP
Northern Europe Norway WCVP
Northern Europe Sweden WCVP
Middle Europe Austria WCVP
Middle Europe Belgium WCVP
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia WCVP
Middle Europe Germany WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Crataegus monogyna, commonly known as common hawthorn, possesses a diverse range of vegetative and reproductive organs that contribute to its medicinal profile. The stems are typically woody and often feature sharp thorns, providing a sturdy structural framework for the plant's growth. The leaves are distinctive, often deeply lobed, and serve as primary sites for photosynthesis. During its flowering season, the plant produces clusters of delicate white flowers that act as the reproductive centers for seed production. Following pollination, these flowers develop into fleshy, nutrient-dense fruits, known as haws, which contain the seeds necessary for the plant's life cycle and are frequently utilized in traditional herbal remedies.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
fruit Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 6 sources) ★★★☆☆
flower Phytochemical analysis : PCA (and other 5 sources) ★★★☆☆
leaf Planta medica (and other 4 sources) ★★☆☆☆
root Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
stem Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Crataegus monogyna has 131 reported phytochemicals identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Proanthocyanidins, Vitexin, CHLOROGENIC ACID, Procyanidin.

Chemicals reported in Crataegus monogyna
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Flavonoids 10 supporting sources ★★★★★
Proanthocyanidins 4 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Vitexin 4 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
CHLOROGENIC ACID 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Procyanidin 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
polyphenols 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
quercetin 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
CALCIUM 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoid 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hyperoside 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flavonoids

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
  3. Planta medica
  4. Journal of chromatography. A
  5. Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
View 5 additional sources
  1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
  2. American family physician
  3. Die Pharmazie
  4. Life (Basel, Switzerland)
  5. Phytochemical analysis : PCA

Proanthocyanidins

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Planta medica
  3. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
  4. Die Pharmazie

Vitexin

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Pharmacological reports : PR
  3. Journal of chromatography. A
  4. Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)

CHLOROGENIC ACID

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
  3. Life (Basel, Switzerland)

Procyanidin

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
  3. Planta medica

polyphenols

  1. Food chemistry
  2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
  3. Phytotherapy research : PTR

quercetin

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
  3. Journal of chromatography. A

CALCIUM

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Journal of environmental science and health. Part. B, Pesticides, food contaminants, and agricultural wastes

Flavonoid

  1. Food chemistry
  2. Arzneimittel-Forschung

Hyperoside

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Journal of chromatography. A

Activities

Crataegus monogyna has 517 reported activities identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Cytoprotective, Antibacterial, Anticancer.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antioxidant Dr. Duke (and other 7 sources) ★★★★☆
Antimicrobial Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 3 sources) ★★☆☆☆
Cytoprotective Dr. Duke (and other 3 sources) ★★☆☆☆
Antibacterial Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Anticancer Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antidiabetic Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antiproliferative Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Cardioprotective Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Hepatoprotective Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Hypolipidemic Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Crataegus monogyna has 36 reported medicinal uses identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Escherichia coli, arrhythmia, cardiovascular diseases, heart failure, inflammation.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
Escherichia coli Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
arrhythmia The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
cardiovascular diseases The Journal of cardiovascular nursing (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
heart failure The Journal of cardiovascular nursing (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
inflammation Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
non-alcoholic fatty liver disease International journal of biological macromolecules (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Bacillus cereus Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Bacillus megaterium Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Enterococcus faecalis Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Listeria monocytogenes Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
Antisstress I Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antisstress II Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
aqueous extract Acta medica Iranica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
crude extracts Andrologia (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
extracts European journal of pharmaceutical sciences : official journal of the European Federation for Pharmaceutical Sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
flowers Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
fresh vegetative and reproductive organs Arzneimittel-Forschung (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
leaves Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
three different herbal matrices Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
triturations of the dry extracts with lactose Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆