Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
delphinensis
ID:
1004590

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chatenier

Source:
rjp

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 69: 712 (1922 publ. 1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001003928

Common Names

  • Delphinensis Cotoneaster
  • Cotoneaster delphinensis
  • Delphinensis C. delphinensis

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Description

Cotoneaster delphinensis (also called Dolphin Cotoneaster, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Europe and western Asia. It grows up to 2 m tall and has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It is found in open woodlands and can tolerate drought and salt spray.

Uses & Benefits

Cotoneaster delphinensis is a popular ornamental shrub, often used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and bright red berries. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak, and can be grown in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cotoneaster delphinensis is white, with five petals. The seed is a small, black drupe. The seedlings are thin and have a reddish-brown stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotoneaster delphinensis can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cultivation is best in a sunny position in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cotoneaster delphinensis

Cotoneaster delphinensis is native to western China and can be found in forests, shrublands, and meadows. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens.

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,

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