Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
tardiflorus
ID:
1017927

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Fryer & B.Hylmö

Source:
rjp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
New Plantsman 5: 139 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001017265

Common Names

  • Cotoneaster tardiflorus
  • Late-Flowering Cotoneaster
  • Cotoneaster tardiflora

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Description

Cotoneaster tardiflorus (also called 'Late-Flowering Cotoneaster', among many other common names) is a small deciduous shrub native to the mountains of central and southern Europe. It has an upright habit and oval leaves with serrated margins. It is typically found in rocky areas, on dry slopes and in clearings.

Uses & Benefits

Cotoneaster tardiflorus is a species of shrub native to China. It is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a hedge or border plant, and can be used to create a low-maintenance garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cotoneaster tardiflorus has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The fruits are bright red and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are dark green with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotoneaster tardiflorus is a shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil.

Where to Find Cotoneaster tardiflorus

Cotoneaster tardiflorus can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe.

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-7920: 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.