Crataegus × Smithiana

Crataegus × smithiana
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Rosales
Family:	Rosaceae
Genus:	Crataegus
Species:	Crataegus × smithiana
Binomial name
	Crataegus × smithiana;

Short description: Species of hawthorn

Crataegus × smithiana, or perhaps more correctly Crataegus 'Smithiana', is a hybrid hawthorn commonly known as red Mexican hawthorn. The hybrid is said to have originated at the Yarralumla Nursery in Canberra, Australia.^[1] This tree has been planted along several streets in Canberra.

Taxonomy

The Latin binomial that is sometimes used, Crataegus × smithiana or the equivalent C. smithiana, appears to have never been validly published^[2] under the rules of the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature.

References

↑ http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/ni/2007-66/current/rtf/2007-66.rtf Australian Capital Territory Heritage (Decision about Registration of the Blandforida 4 Housing Precinct Forrest) Notice 2007 (No 1)
↑ http://www.ipni.org The International Plant Names Index

Wikidata ☰ Q5182603 entry

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[1] ttp://www.legislation.act.gov.au/ni/2007-66/current/rtf/2007-66.rtf Australian Capital Territory Heritage (Decision about Registration of the Blandforida 4 Housing Precinct Forrest) Notice 2007 (No 1)

[2] ttp://www.ipni.org The International Plant Names Index