Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
988138

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rehder & E.H.Wilson

Source:
rjp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 1: 167 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000987476

Common Names

  • Cotoneaster gracilis
  • Graceful Cotoneaster
  • Graceful Rock Cotoneaster

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Description

Cotoneaster gracilis (also called slender cotoneaster, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the western United States. It typically grows in dry, open areas, such as rocky slopes, dry meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cotoneaster gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds and inflammations, and as a bee plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cotoneaster gracilis var. difficilis (G.Klotz) L.T.Lu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cotoneaster gracilis has small white flowers that are borne in clusters in early summer. The flowers are followed by red berries that ripen in autumn. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotoneaster gracilis is a hardy shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is best done by cuttings in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall and will germinate in the spring.

Where to Find Cotoneaster gracilis

Cotoneaster gracilis can be found in the Himalayas and western China.

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-1532: Based on the initial data import
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.