Pyracantha crenulata (D. Don) M. Roem., Fam. Nat. Syn. Monogr. 3: 220 220 1847. (Syn: Cotoneaster crenulatus (D. Don) K. Koch; Crataegus crenulata (D. Don) Roxb.; Crataegus pyracantha var. crenulata (D. Don) Loudon; Mespilus crenulata D. Don; Pyracantha chinensis M. Roem.): Shrub similar to Cotoneaster by appearance but easily differentiated by thorny branches and crenulate leaves (entire in Cotoneaster). Shrub up to 4 m tall with thorny branches; leaves crowded on short lateral branches, narrowly oblong or oblanceolate, 2-6 cm long, crenulate, obtuse; petiole 3-6 mm long; flowers white, 6-9 mm across in terminal compound corymbs up to 5 cm across; calyx lobes 5, persistent, triangular; petals 5, orbicular; stamens numerous; ovary with 5 styles; fruit subglobose, 5-6 mm diam, orange-yellow or orange-red. Pyracantha crenulata (D. Don) M. Roemer, Fam. Nat. Syn. Monogr. 3: 220. 1847. syn: Crataegus crenulata (D. Don) Roxb.; Cotoneaster crenulatus (D. Don) K. Koch Shrub similar to Cotoneaster by appearance but easily differentiated by thorny branches and crenulate leaves (entire in Cotoneaster). Shrub up to 4 m tall with thorny branches; leaves crowded on short lateral branches, narrowly oblong or oblanceolate, 2-6 cm long, crenulate, obtuse; petiole 3-6 mm long; flowers white, 6-9 mm across in terminal compound corymbs up to 5 cm across; calyx lobes 5, persistent, triangular; petals 5, orbicular; stamens numerous; ovary with 5 styles; fruit subglobose, 5-6 mm diam, orange-yellow or orange-red. Common in the area, photographed from Baijnath and Almora in Uttaranchal Pradesh in April. beautiful Shots Sir. Thanks for providing name, i was thinking about Cotoneaster ..... did you get to see any berries? and any photos? Not yet ... Perhaps in June-July. Attachments (1) Great follow up. Thanks ... how did you ever remember this case from 3 years ago? Tapovan ... about 6000 ft Habitat: shrubbery on mountain slope Habit: large shrub about 2 - 3 m; possibly planted This is Pyracantha crenulata (D. Don) M. Roem. (Rosaceae).
Could not post my pics till now, as I am not in my city and also not with my computer. Tried to minimize the size of the pics - but not with much success. Anyway, I think you friends will help me to identify the plants and flowers. Most of them are unknown to me. This one was a shrub lwith tiny red berries - looks so beautiful and attractive to the birds also. Located near the start of the treck from Govindghat to Ghangharia. Date: 14 August'12. Most probably Pyracantha crenulata (family Rosaceae). Had sighted similar tree at Tapovan ... posted pictures at efi thread And I recollect seeing it at the spot you are mentioning. I think yes, ... is right I think it is Cotoneaster sp. I will upload mine soon. Please correct me if I am wrong. The two look similar from a distance although Cotoneaster is not that tall. The real difference is leaves entire in Cotoneaster, crenate in Pyracantha. Rosaceae Memer for id. This was spreading shrub Only fruits pls No flowers seen one of the cotoneasters? Pyracantha crenulata The leaves crenulate Cotoneaster leaves are totally entire. Pyracantha crenulata from Govindghat Ghangriya Trek pls validate What a beautiful colour! Member of Rosaceae. Yes ... Very good photographs This shrub was photographed from Chakrata in September, 2011. Please help in ID. Sir, isn't this Pyracantha crenulata ?? Here is the link of your own pics.. Yes ... Thanks a lot. Rosaceae Fortnight :: Pyracantha crenulata :: Tapovan :: DVSEP11 : 5 posts by 4 authors. Pyracantha crenulata (Roxb. ex D.Don) M.Roem. Yes, it is Pyracantha cranulata This shrub is common in temperate areas and fruits when ripe are edible. Not much tasty but available free and in plenty, children like them most.
Pyracantha crenulata. When in flowers, this shrub flowers profusely. And in fruit, its scarlet fruits remain on branches for very long period. Looks beautiful! Rosaceae Fortnight: Pyracantha crenulata from Baijnath and Almora in Uttarakhand-GSSEP68/68 : 1 post by 1 author. Attachments (3) Pyracantha crenulata (D. Don) M. Roemer, Fam. Nat. Syn. Monogr. 3: 220. 1847. syn: Crataegus crenulata (D. Don) Roxb.; Cotoneaster crenulatus (D. Don) K. Koch Shrub similar to Cotoneaster by appearance but easily differentiated by thorny branches and crenulate leaves (entire in Cotoneaster). Shrub up to 4 m tall with thorny branches; leaves crowded on short lateral branches, narrowly oblong or oblanceolate, 2-6 cm long, crenulate, obtuse; petiole 3-6 mm long; flowers white, 6-9 mm across in terminal compound corymbs up to 5 cm across; calyx lobes 5, persistent, triangular; petals 5, orbicular; stamens numerous; ovary with 5 styles; fruit subglobose, 5-6 mm diam, orange-yellow or orange-red. Common in the area, photographed from Baijnath and Almora in Uttaranchal Pradesh in April. An old picture of mine. These red berries were seen in the Nainital area during July. Could be Cotoneaster or Pyracantha? Pyracantha crenulata to me. Plant for ID-PC-17-14.10.2015 : 2 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (2) please identify this plant. It on way from Baijnath to Chakori, Uttarakhand. Two different plants uploaded, I hope by mistake.. First one looks like Pyracantha crenulata and the second one Viscum sp. Sharing some pictures of Pyracantha crenulata (D. Don) M. Roem. shot at different locations. Ripe fruits shot at Kulekhani Nepal on 10 August 2013 at 4000 ft and unripe fruits shot at Kakani Nepal on 13 July 2013 at 6000 ft. Pyracantha crenulata Place: Solan & Shimla, India Altitude: 1600-2200m Aug. 2013- April 2014 Attachments (5) Wild shrub for ID : 4 posts by 4 authors. Attachments (3) Wild shrub from Darjeeling area Please see for Pyracantha crenulata ....!! It is Pyracantha crenulata Sir, you can search efi for it's beautiful looking fruits. Pyracantha crenulata : 6 posts by 4 authors. Attachments (4) Pyracantha crenulata we saw this near Sari vilage, Uttarakhand at an altitude of about 6,500 feet in the first week of may 2018 This attachment seems to me the same tree as I posted in my today's first posting -- labelled VOF Week 270812_DS_01. ... yes ... looks same to me. Must be Pyracantha crenulata (D.Don) M.Roem. References: |
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