Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
linearifolius
ID:
1016450

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Klotz) G.Klotz

Source:
rjp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Wiss. Z. Friedrich-Schiller-Univ. Jena, Math.-Naturwiss. Reihe 27: 20 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001015788

Common Names

  • Cotoneaster linearifolius
  • Linearifolius Cotoneaster
  • Chinese Cotoneaster

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Description

Cotoneaster linearifolius (also called Linear-leaved Cotoneaster, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in open woodlands and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cotoneaster linearifolius is a species of shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including treating skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cotoneaster linearifolius has small, white flowers with five petals that bloom in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, red berries that ripen in the fall. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotoneaster linearifolius is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best grown in a sunny spot in the garden and can be propagated from cuttings taken in early spring or from seed sown in autumn.

Where to Find Cotoneaster linearifolius

Cotoneaster linearifolius can be found in Europe and Asia.

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-628: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Klotz (1928-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Klotz' in the authors string.