Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
nitidus
ID:
984795

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacques

Source:
rjp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
J. Soc. Imp. Centr. Hort. 5: 516 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000984133

Common Names

  • Hedge Cotoneaster
  • Shining Cotoneaster
  • Glossy Cotoneaster

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Description

Cotoneaster nitidus (also called 'Shining Cotoneaster', 'Shining Cotoneaster', and 'Shining Cotoneaster', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China and Japan. It has small, white flowers that bloom in spring and summer. It is commonly found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cotoneaster nitidus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cotoneaster nitidus var. parvifolius (T.T.Yu) T.T.Yu
Cotoneaster nitidus var. duthieanus (Schneid.) T.T.Yu
Cotoneaster nitidus var. nitidus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cotoneaster nitidus has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of true leaves.

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Where to Find Cotoneaster nitidus

Cotoneaster nitidus is native to East Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas.

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-1100: Based on the initial data import
Henri Antoine Jacques (1782-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacques' in the authors string.