Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
tomentellus
ID:
988692

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pojark.

Source:
rjp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Cotoneasters : 106 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000988030

Common Names

  • Tomentellus Cotoneaster
  • Tomentellus Cotoneaster
  • Tomentellus Cotoneaster

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Description

Cotoneaster tomentellus (also called Tomentellus Cotoneaster, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central Asia and the Caucasus. It typically grows up to 1.5 meters in height and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cotoneaster tomentellus is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and other preserves.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cotoneaster tomentellus has small white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are usually reddish-brown in colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotoneaster tomentellus is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 2 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Cotoneaster tomentellus

Cotoneaster tomentellus can be found in the Caucasus region of Europe, in countries such as Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

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-1588: Based on the initial data import
Antonina Pojarkova (1897-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pojark.' in the authors string.