Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
meyeri
ID:
988321

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pojark.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 17: 185 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000987659

Common Names

  • Cotoneaster meyeri
  • Meyer's Cotoneaster
  • Meyer's Rock Cotoneaster

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Description

Cotoneaster meyeri (also called Meyer's Cotoneaster, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub of the Rosaceae family. It is native to China and grows in rocky places, along streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cotoneaster meyeri is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover or as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cotoneaster meyeri is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, round, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotoneaster meyeri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in an area with good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings in spring or summer and replant in prepared soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in spring or autumn in prepared soil. Keep the soil moist and warm until germination occurs.

Where to Find Cotoneaster meyeri

Cotoneaster meyeri can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

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-1553: Based on the initial data import
Antonina Pojarkova (1897-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pojark.' in the authors string.