Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
sternianus
ID:
1003135

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turrill) Boom

Source:
rjp

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Meded. Inst. Veredel. Tuinbouwgew. 97: 81 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001002473

Common Names

  • Cotoneaster sternianus
  • Sternianus Cotoneaster
  • Cotoneaster Sternianus

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Description

Cotoneaster sternianus (also called Stern's Cotoneaster, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It has white flowers and red berries. It is native to East Asia and is found in mountain forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cotoneaster sternianus is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cotoneaster sternianus is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotoneaster sternianus is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 4 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Cotoneaster sternianus

Cotoneaster sternianus is native to China and is found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Gansu.

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

William Bertram Turrill (1890-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turrill' in the authors string.
Boudewijn Karel Boom (1903-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boom' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:722692-1: Based on the initial data import