Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
luristanicus
ID:
988266

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Klotz

Source:
rjp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 76: 201 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000987604

Common Names

  • Cotoneaster Luristanicus
  • Luristanicus Cotoneaster
  • Luristanicus Tree

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Description

Cotoneaster luristanicus (also called the Luristan Cotoneaster, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Central Asia. It has bright green leaves and clusters of small, white flowers in the spring, followed by bright red berries in the fall. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is often found in woodlands, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cotoneaster luristanicus is an ornamental plant that is used to add texture and color to gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cotoneaster luristanicus are small and white, with five petals. The fruits are small, round, and red. The seedlings are small and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotoneaster luristanicus 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 luristanicus

Cotoneaster luristanicus 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,

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