Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
foveolatus
ID:
1003031

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rehder & E.H.Wilson

Source:
rjp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 1: 162 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001002369

Common Names

  • Foveolate Cotoneaster
  • Cotoneaster foveolatus
  • Foveolate Rockberry

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Description

Cotoneaster foveolatus (also called Foveolate Cotoneaster, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It has white flowers and red berries. It is native to East Asia and is found in mountain forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cotoneaster foveolatus is a popular ornamental plant that can be used to create hedges and borders. It can also be used to make teas, jams, jellies, and syrups.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cotoneaster foveolatus has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, reddish stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotoneaster foveolatus is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade but will produce fewer flowers. Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Cotoneaster foveolatus

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

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

Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.
Ernest Henry Wilson (1876-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.H.Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:722493-1: Based on the initial data import