Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
multiflorus
ID:
1017698

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
rjp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic. 2: 220 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001017036

Common Names

  • Cotoneaster multiflorus
  • Multiflorus Cotoneaster
  • Multiflorus Cotoneaster

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Description

Cotoneaster multiflorus (also called Many-Flowered Cotoneaster, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub, up to 2 m tall, with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to China and is found in rocky areas, scrub and woodland. It has simple, alternate leaves, which are usually oblong to elliptic and up to 8 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Cotoneaster multiflorus is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cotoneaster multiflorus is white and small, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotoneaster multiflorus is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in the Western and Eastern Cape provinces. It is an evergreen species and is drought-tolerant. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in spring. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cotoneaster multiflorus

Cotoneaster multiflorus can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.

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-766: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.