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Manzanilla

Crataegus pubescens
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Prezentare

Manzanilla, cunoscută scientific ca Crataegus pubescens, este un arbore decidu sau o buște mică nativă în păduri și țărănițe din Guatemala și diverse regiuni din Mexic inclusiv zonele Centrale, de Golful, Nord-Est, Sud-Est și Sud-Vest. Această plantă se dezvolte în condiții umide sau bogate în apă și preferă soluri ușoare (sândal), medii și grele (argila). Puteți crește-o până la 10 metri de înălțime și necesită soare plin sau parțial pentru creșterea optimă. Manzanilla este notabilă nu doar din punct de vedere ornamental, ci și din punct de vedere al fructului său comestibil, care face din această plantă o resursă valoroasă în zonele unde se crește.

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What is Manzanilla?

Manzanilla, cunoscută scientific ca Crataegus pubescens, este un arbore decidu sau o buște mică nativă în păduri și țărănițe din Guatemala și diverse regiuni din Mexic inclusiv zonele Centrale, de Golful, Nord-Est, Sud-Est și Sud-Vest.

What is Manzanilla used for?

Traditionally used for digestion, stress & anxiety. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.

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Beneficii și dovezi

2 claims · traditional-use context
Traditional-use context
These notes are presented as ethnobotanical context. No cited clinical references are catalogued for this plant yet.
  • Crataegus species, including Manzanilla, have been traditionally used in European and American herbal medicine for digestive issues such as bloating and indigestion. A decoction of the fruit may help alleviate these symptoms.

    The mechanism involves flavonoids like hyperoside and rutin which act on smooth muscle relaxation and improve blood flow to the heart and gastrointestinal tract, though specific pathways for digestion are not fully characterised.

    ▲ ModerateDigestion →
  • Traditional-use note: Manzanilla appears in herbal sources around calming and relaxation traditions, often as a tincture. PlantSage presents this as ethnobotanical context, not as medical advice.

    Traditional context only. This reviewed claim keeps the original moderate confidence level, but avoids treatment, disease, dosage, or guaranteed-effect language.

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Mixology suggestions

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Cultivare

Manzanilla se dezvolte bine în soare plin sau parțial și preferă soluri umide sau bogate în apă care sunt ușoare (sândal), medii sau grele (argila). Puteți crește-o cel mai bine în zonele de durabilitate 6-9 și poate atinge o înălțime de 10 metri. Pentru propagarea, utilizați semințe sau împărțiți răcini. Asigurați-vă că plantă are o umiditate adecvată și un sol cu bine drenaj pentru creșterea optimă.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist, Wet
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
6-9
Mature size
10.0 m tall
For first-time growers

How to grow Manzanilla for the first time

8steps

Start with a simple, light-loving Manzanilla tree for your first gardening project.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    A young Manzanilla sapling and some basic gardening tools like a trowel.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant in spring or early fall when temperatures are mild.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Choose a well-draining soil with medium texture. Ensure the area gets plenty of sunlight.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Transplant your sapling to a prepared hole that's slightly larger than its root ball.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged. Monitor for pests and diseases.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Provide regular watering, especially during dry spells. Prune lightly to shape the tree.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain the tree's shape and encourage fruiting.

  8. 8

    Common mistakes

    Overwatering, planting too deep, neglecting regular pruning, using harsh pesticides, and not providing enough sunlight.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:Fruit
Edible uses: The fruit of the Manzanilla (Crataegus pubescens) is edible and can be eaten raw or used in various preparations. It is often consumed fresh but can also be dried for later use. The fruit adds a tangy flavor to jams and jellies, making it a versatile ingredient in culinary applications.
Other uses:Fragrance
Contextrange · companions · related
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Distribuție

6 native · 0 introduced
Distribution across1 continent· 6 native
Americas1 region
native (1)Guatemala
Broader regions
native:Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
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Specimen gallery

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Crataegus pubescens (Manzanilla) — botanical photograph
Manzanilla (Crataegus pubescens)
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See also

8 related
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