+ Crataegomespilus is the generic name applied to graft-chimeras between the genera Crataegus and Mespilus. It should not be confused with × Crataemespilus, which is applied to sexual hybrids between those genera, nor with Chamaemespilus which is a segregate genus or subgenus of Sorbus.

+ Crataegomespilus
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Subfamily: Amygdaloideae
Tribe: Maleae
Subtribe: Malinae
Genus: + Crataegomespilus
Simon-Louis ex Bellair
Cultivars[1]
  • +Crataegomespilus 'Dardarii'
  • +Crataegomespilus 'Jules d'Asnieres'
+ Crataegomespilus dardarii originated from Mespilus germanica grafted onto a rootstock of Crataegus monogyna.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Basic Principles of Classification and Naming of Cultivated Plants#Graft-chimaeras". www.habitas.org.uk. Archived from the original on 29 August 2014. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
  2. ^ 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. doi:10.1111/j.1095-8339.1977.tb01185.x.
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