Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge
Source:
rjp
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic. 2: 220 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001016137
Common Names
- Cotoneaster uniflorus
- Uniflorus Cotoneaster
- Uniflorus's Cotoneaster
Description
Cotoneaster uniflorus (also called single-flowered cotoneaster, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to eastern Asia. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 m and has white flowers and red fruits. It grows in open woods, thickets, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Cotoneaster uniflorus is an ornamental shrub that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. The berries are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cotoneaster uniflorus has small white flowers with five petals that are about 0.5 cm in diameter. The flowers are followed by red fruits with two or three seeds. The seedlings are small with two cotyledons and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cotoneaster uniflorus is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be pruned in late winter or early spring to maintain its shape. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C.
Where to Find Cotoneaster uniflorus
Cotoneaster uniflorus is native to the temperate regions of Asia, including Japan, Korea, and 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,