Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Fryer & B.Hylmö
Source:
rjp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Cotoneasters : 312 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001005156
Common Names
- Favarger Cotoneaster
- Cotoneaster favargeri
- Favarger's Cotoneaster
Description
Cotoneaster favargeri (also called Favarger's Cotoneaster, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China. It has a rounded crown and white flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cotoneaster favargeri is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as it is low-maintenance and has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak, as it is very hardy and can tolerate a wide range of climates.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cotoneaster favargeri is a small, white, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a reddish-brown stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cotoneaster favargeri is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It is easy to grow and propagate, and can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings. Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Prune as needed to maintain desired shape.
Where to Find Cotoneaster favargeri
Cotoneaster favargeri can be found in central and southern Europe, including France, Italy, and Spain.
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,