Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Pl. David. 2: 43 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001006234
Common Names
- Cotoneaster salicifolius
- Willow-leaved Cotoneaster
- Willow Cotoneaster
Description
Cotoneaster salicifolius (also called Willow-leaved Cotoneaster, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub of the Rosaceae family. It is native to western Asia and is found in dry, open woods and rocky hillsides. It has white flowers and small, red, edible fruit.
Uses & Benefits
Cotoneaster salicifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cotoneaster salicifolius var. angustus T.T.Yu ex T.T.Yu & K.C.Kuan
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cotoneaster salicifolius has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cotoneaster salicifolius is a deciduous shrub that is native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Cotoneaster salicifolius
Cotoneaster salicifolius can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe, including Austria, Germany, and Poland.
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,