Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
shansiensis
ID:
994477

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Fryer & B.Hylmö

Source:
rjp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
New Plantsman 5: 135 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000993815

Common Names

  • Cotoneaster Shansiensis
  • Shansiensis Cotoneaster
  • Cotoneaster

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Description

Cotoneaster shansiensis (also called Shanxi Cotoneaster, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, Rosaceae. It is native to China and is found in rocky and scrubby habitats. It is an evergreen shrub with oval, serrated leaves and white flowers. The fruit is a red pome.

Uses & Benefits

Cotoneaster shansiensis is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping projects. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cotoneaster shansiensis has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotoneaster shansiensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a cold frame. Once established, the plant can be transplanted to its permanent location.

Where to Find Cotoneaster shansiensis

Cotoneaster shansiensis can be found in China.

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-2306: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Hylmo (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Hylmö' in the authors string.
Jeanette Fryer (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Fryer' in the authors string.