Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
integerrimus
ID:
1009590

Status:
valid

Authors:
Medik.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1793

Citation Micro:
Gesch. Bot. (Medikus) 85. 1793 [ Aug 1793]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001008928

Common Names

  • Cotoneaster integerrimus
  • Integerrimus Cotoneaster
  • Integerrimus Cranberry Cotoneaster

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Description

Cotoneaster integerrimus (also called Common Cotoneaster, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 meters. It is native to East Asia and is found in mountain forests, hillsides, and valleys.

Uses & Benefits

Cotoneaster integerrimus is used in ornamental gardening and landscaping. It is also used to attract birds to gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cotoneaster integerrimus is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotoneaster integerrimus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Softwood cuttings in spring in a frame. Layering in spring.

Where to Find Cotoneaster integerrimus

Cotoneaster integerrimus is native to China and can be found in woodlands, thickets, and along roadsides.

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-47: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Kasimir Medikus (1736-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Medik.' in the authors string.