Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
villosulus
ID:
1018320

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rehder & E.H.Wilson) Flinck & B.Hylmö

Source:
rjp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 115: 383 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001017658

Common Names

  • Hairy Cotoneaster
  • Cotoneaster Villosulus
  • Hairy-Fruited Cotoneaster

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Description

Cotoneaster villosulus (also called Velvet Cotoneaster, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the Himalayas. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in open woodlands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cotoneaster villosulus is used in landscaping and is a popular ornamental plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cotoneaster villosulus are white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotoneaster villosulus is a deciduous shrub native to China. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Cotoneaster villosulus

Cotoneaster villosulus is native to East Asia and can be found in forests and scrublands.

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

Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.
Ernest Henry Wilson (1876-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.H.Wilson' in the authors string.
Karl Evert Flinck (b.1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Flinck' in the authors string.
Bertil Hylmo (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Hylmö' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:722728-1: Based on the initial data import