Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
popovii
ID:
988380

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pojark.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Fl. Tadzhiksk. S.S.R. 4: 537 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000987718

Common Names

  • Cotoneaster popovii
  • Popov's Cotoneaster
  • Popov's Rock Cotoneaster

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Description

Cotoneaster popovii (also called Popov'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 popovii is a popular ornamental shrub that is used in landscaping and gardening. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak and can be grown in containers. The plant has attractive white flowers in the spring and red berries in the fall. It is also drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cotoneaster popovii is small, white in color and has five petals. The seed is small, black and has a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotoneaster popovii is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 4 m (13 ft) in height. It is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, layering, or division of the rootball.

Where to Find Cotoneaster popovii

Cotoneaster popovii can be found in the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran.

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-15583: Based on the initial data import
Antonina Pojarkova (1897-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pojark.' in the authors string.