Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
yakuticus
ID:
1005896

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Fryer & B.Hylmö

Source:
rjp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Cotoneasters : 318 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001005234

Common Names

  • Cotoneaster Yakuticus
  • Yakuticus Cotoneaster
  • Yakuticus

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Description

Cotoneaster yakuticus (also called Yakut Cotoneaster, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, native to China. It typically grows as a shrub or small tree, reaching heights of up to 5 m. It is found in forests, scrub, and rocky areas, at elevations of up to 2,400 m.

Uses & Benefits

Cotoneaster yakuticus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cotoneaster yakuticus are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotoneaster yakuticus is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. It can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in autumn.

Where to Find Cotoneaster yakuticus

Cotoneaster yakuticus is native to Russia and can be found in the Sakha Republic. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun.

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-37218: 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.