Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
rosiflorus
ID:
749765

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kun C.Chang & F.Y.Lu

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Bot. Stud. (Taipei) 52: 214 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749098

Common Names

  • Cotoneaster rosiflorus
  • Rosy-flowered Cotoneaster
  • Rosy-flowered Cotoneaster Tree

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Description

Cotoneaster rosiflorus (also called Rose-flowered Cotoneaster, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with white flowers and a spreading habit. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is generally found in woodlands, forests, and other shaded habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cotoneaster rosiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves can be used as animal fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cotoneaster rosiflorus is a white to cream-colored bloom with five petals, and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean. The seedlings are slender and upright, with oval-shaped, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotoneaster rosiflorus is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Cotoneaster rosiflorus

Cotoneaster rosiflorus is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Gansu, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

Cotoneaster rosiflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cotoneaster rosiflorus?

Cotoneaster rosiflorus

What type of plant is Cotoneaster rosiflorus?

Shrub

What is the natural habitat of Cotoneaster rosiflorus?

Woodlands

Species in the Cotoneaster genus

Cotoneaster rosiflorus, Cotoneaster buxifolius, Cotoneaster bullatus, Cotoneaster divaricatus, Cotoneaster parnassicus, Cotoneaster insculptus, Cotoneaster acutifolius, Cotoneaster nitidus, Cotoneaster tomentosus, Cotoneaster horizontalis, Cotoneaster simonsii, Cotoneaster obtusus, Cotoneaster nitens, Cotoneaster dielsianus, Cotoneaster congestus, Cotoneaster rosea, Cotoneaster obscurus, Cotoneaster aitchisonii, Cotoneaster angustus, Cotoneaster melanocarpus, Cotoneaster coriaceus, Cotoneaster dokeriensis, Cotoneaster floccosus, Cotoneaster frigidus, Cotoneaster glabratus, Cotoneaster glaucophyllus, Cotoneaster gracilis, Cotoneaster hebephyllus, Cotoneaster megalocarpus, Cotoneaster henryanus, Cotoneaster neopopovii, Cotoneaster tjuliniae, Cotoneaster kangdingensis, Cotoneaster kotschyi, Cotoneaster kweitschoviensis, Cotoneaster langei, Cotoneaster ludlowii, Cotoneaster luristanicus, Cotoneaster majusculus, Cotoneaster meiophyllus, Cotoneaster melanotrichus, Cotoneaster meyeri, Cotoneaster morulus, Cotoneaster muliensis, Cotoneaster alatavicus, Cotoneaster allochrous, Cotoneaster armenus, Cotoneaster goloskokovii, Cotoneaster ignavus, Cotoneaster insignis,

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

Fu-Yuan Lu (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Y.Lu' in the authors string.
Kun Cheng Chang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kun C.Chang' in the authors string.