× Crataemespilus Explained

× Crataemespilus (or Cratae-mespilus) is the generic name applied to hybrids between the genera Crataegus and Mespilus. It should not be confused with + Crataegomespilus, which is applied to graft-chimeras between those genera.

Species

The species hybrids that are known are:^[1]

• × Crataemespilus canescens (J.B.Phipps) J.B.Phipps
• × Crataemespilus gillotii E.G.Camus, hybrids between M. germanica and C. monogyna
• × Crataemespilus grandiflora (Sm.) E.G.Camus, hybrids between M. germanica and C. laevigata (originally named Mespilus grandiflora Sm.).

Notes and References

1. Byatt, J.I. . Ferguson, I.K. . Murray, B.G. . 1977 . Intergeneric hybrids between Crataegus L. and Mespilus L.: a fresh look at an old problem . Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society . 74 . 4 . 329–343 . 10.1111/j.1095-8339.1977.tb01185.x.