Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
sikangensis
ID:
988594

Status:
valid

Authors:
Flinck & B.Hylmö

Source:
rjp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 115: 376 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000987932

Common Names

  • Sikangensis Cotoneaster
  • Cotoneaster sikangensis
  • Sikangensis

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Description

Cotoneaster sikangensis (also called 'Sikang Cotoneaster', among many other common names) is a species of cotoneaster native to Central Asia and the Caucasus. It is an evergreen shrub with white flowers that bloom in spring and summer. It is typically found in dry, rocky habitats, such as mountain slopes and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Cotoneaster sikangensis is a deciduous shrub native to the Caucasus region. It is grown as an ornamental shrub for its attractive foliage and fragrant white flowers. The fruits are edible and can be eaten fresh or used to make jams and jellies. The wood is also used for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cotoneaster sikangensis has small white flowers and small red berries. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotoneaster sikangensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and cuttings should be taken in summer. The plant prefers a well-drained soil and full sun.

Where to Find Cotoneaster sikangensis

Cotoneaster sikangensis is native to the Sichuan and Yunnan provinces of 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-1579: Based on the initial data import
Karl Evert Flinck (b.1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Flinck' in the authors string.
Bertil Hylmo (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Hylmö' in the authors string.