Crataegus rhipidophylla

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant, Crataegus rhipidophylla, exhibits a specific geographical range across Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the borders of Denmark and Finland. Furthermore, its distribution extends to the islands of Great Britain. The species is also established in the territories of Norway and Sweden. Collectively, these locations define its presence throughout this northern region.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Crataegus rhipidophylla is characterized by its ability to persist within an Área Antrópicamente (anthropic area), indicating a notable capacity for adaptation to landscapes modified by human activity. This species thrives in environments where natural vegetation has been altered, such as urban fringes, disturbed roadsides, or agricultural peripheries, demonstrating resilience to the structural changes imposed by human settlement. Its presence in these anthropogenic habitats suggests a versatile ecological strategy, allowing it to colonize secondary successional stages and survive in areas where soil compaction or altered drainage patterns might limit more sensitive native flora.

Habitat :

Área Antrópica

Life history

The life history of Crataegus rhipidophylla is characterized by its status as a perennial species, meaning it persists through multiple growing seasons and maintains a long-term presence in its habitat. As a phanerophyte, the plant's regenerative buds are located on aerial branches well above the ground, a structural adaptation that allows it to thrive in various environmental conditions by elevating its vital tissues. This phanerophyte life form ensures its continued survival and structural integrity throughout its extended lifecycle.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Crataegus rhipidophylla is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree that functions as a self-supporting, independent organism. It is a terrestrial species, neither aquatic nor an epiphyte, and does not exhibit parasitic behavior. In terms of its structural dimensions, the plant typically reaches a height ranging from a minimum of 2 meters to a maximum of 4 meters, with an average plant height of approximately 7 meters.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

4 m

Plant height mean:

7 m

Plant height min:

2 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Crataegus rhipidophylla is characterized by a specialized metabolic framework designed to support its growth in temperate environments, most notably through its utilization of the C3 photosynthetic pathway. As a C3 plant, its carbon fixation process occurs primarily via the Calvin cycle, where atmospheric carbon dioxide is directly fixed by the enzyme RuBisCO to produce three-carbon compounds. This metabolic strategy allows the plant to optimize energy conversion under moderate light and temperature conditions, though it necessitates efficient stomatal regulation to balance gas exchange with transpiration rates. The physiological efficiency of this C3 pathway underpins the plant's overall carbon assimilation, driving the synthesis of secondary metabolites and providing the necessary carbohydrates for structural development and reproductive success.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Crataegus rhipidophylla is characterized by a specific phenological cycle and specialized biological interactions. The flowering period is concentrated in the month of June, with both the onset and conclusion of blooming occurring during this time. The pollination process is driven by biotic mechanisms, specifically utilizing an insect-based pollination syndrome. Furthermore, the plant does not practice self-fertilization, meaning the presence of external pollinators is essential for successful reproduction. Once fertilization occurs, the plant employs a zoochorous dispersal syndrome, specifically categorized as endozoochorous, where seeds are dispersed through the digestive tracts of animals. The resulting seeds vary in size, with a minimum mass of 0.04788 g, a mean mass of 0.088503333 g, and a maximum mass of 0.165 g.

Dispersal syndrome :

zoochorous

Dispersal syndrome :

endozoochorous

Flowering time :

Jun

Pollination syndrome :

insect

Pollination syndrome :

biotic

Seed mass max:

0.165 g

Seed mass mean:

0.088503333 g

Seed mass min:

0.04788 g

Self fertilization :

absent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Crataegus rhipidophylla has 93 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-catechin, (-)-Epicatechin, 2-Phenylchromone, 5-HYDROXYTRYPTAMINE, 5-hydroxy-indole-acetic acid.

(+)-catechin

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(-)-Epicatechin

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2-Phenylchromone

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5-HYDROXYTRYPTAMINE

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5-hydroxy-indole-acetic acid

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ALUMINUM

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Aminopurine

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Apigetrin

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Ash

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BETA-SITOSTEROL

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Activities

Crataegus rhipidophylla has 689 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include 11B-HSD-Inhibitor, 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, 5-HT-Inhibitor, 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor, ACE-Inhibitor.

11B-HSD-Inhibitor

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5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor

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5-HT-Inhibitor

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5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor

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ACE-Inhibitor

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AP-1-Inhibitor

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ATPase-Inhibitor

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Absorbent

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Acaricide

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Acetylcholinergic

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