Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
dielsianus
ID:
986184

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Pritz.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
; 1900 385 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000985522

Common Names

  • Diels' Cotoneaster
  • Diels' Cotan
  • Diels' Cotinus

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Description

Cotoneaster dielsianus (also called Diels' cotoneaster, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to western China. It has small white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It typically grows in rocky slopes, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cotoneaster dielsianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its fruits are edible.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cotoneaster dielsianus are white or pink, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and two small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotoneaster dielsianus is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 3 m (10 ft) tall. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, disease-free stems and should be about 10 cm (4 in) long. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a bright, warm location. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Cotoneaster dielsianus

Cotoneaster dielsianus can be found in the alpine meadows of the Caucasus Mountains in Russia.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-1277: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Georg Pritzel (1875-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Pritz.' in the authors string.