Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
kweitschoviensis
ID:
988244

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Klotz

Source:
rjp

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Wiss. Z. Martin-Luther-Univ. Halle-Wittenberg, Math.-Naturwiss. Reihe 12: 785 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000987582

Common Names

  • Cotoneaster Kweitschoviensis
  • Kweitschoviensis Cotoneaster
  • Kweitschoviensis Tree

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Description

Cotoneaster kweitschoviensis (also called 'Kweitschoviensis Cotoneaster', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Europe and Asia. It has white flowers and grows in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cotoneaster kweitschoviensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cotoneaster kweitschoviensis is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotoneaster kweitschoviensis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through softwood cuttings taken in summer. It can also be propagated from seed, though germination can be slow and erratic.

Where to Find Cotoneaster kweitschoviensis

Cotoneaster kweitschoviensis can be found in the Caucasus.

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-1544: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Klotz (1928-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Klotz' in the authors string.