Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
nummularius
ID:
1019515

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
rjp

Year:

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum [St.Petersburg (Petropolitanus)] ii. 34.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001018853

Common Names

  • Cotoneaster nummularius
  • Coin-Leaved Cotoneaster
  • Coin-Leaved Cotonaster

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Description

Cotoneaster nummularius (also called creeping cotoneaster, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, native to Europe and western Asia. It is a low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub growing to 10–20 cm tall, with small, leathery, oval leaves 2–4 cm long. It is found in dry, sunny places, often on limestone soils.

Uses & Benefits

Cotoneaster nummularius is a species of cotoneaster which is used to make jams, jellies, and syrups. It is also used to make herbal teas and is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cotoneaster nummularius has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotoneaster nummularius is a deciduous shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or by softwood cuttings taken in spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and will germinate within a few weeks. Softwood cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and will root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Cotoneaster nummularius

Cotoneaster nummularius can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe.

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-9712: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.