Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
subadpressus
ID:
1016563

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.T.Yu

Source:
rjp

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 8: 219 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001015901

Common Names

  • Cotoneaster subadpressus
  • Subadpressus Cotoneaster
  • Subadpressed Cotoneaster

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Description

Cotoneaster subadpressus (also called prostrate cotoneaster, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China and Mongolia. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters and has white flowers. It is found in woodlands, hedgerows, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cotoneaster subadpressus is used as an ornamental plant and has edible fruits. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cotoneaster subadpressus are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a reddish stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotoneaster subadpressus is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8 and can reach a height of 3-4 feet.

Where to Find Cotoneaster subadpressus

Cotoneaster subadpressus is native to East Asia and can be found in parts of North America.

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-6470: Based on the initial data import
Tse Tsun Yu (1908-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.T.Yu' in the authors string.