Crataegus darvasica
Overview
Crataegus songarica is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae. It is an Asian hawthorn with black fruit that is sometimes used medicinally. It is closely related to Crataegus ambigua, a species that has red fruit.
Crataegus darvasica faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted mountain range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional pressure on its high-altitude habitat requirements.
Habitat
This critically endangered hawthorn species inhabits montane slopes and rocky outcrops in the mountainous regions of Central Asia, typically growing at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It occurs in sparse woodland and scrubland communities adapted to harsh continental climate conditions.
Other threatened species in ROSACEAE
Threatened in Tajikistan
Frequently asked questions
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