Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
pozdnjakovii
ID:
1005768

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pojark.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 15: 93 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001005106

Common Names

  • Sorbocotoneaster pozdnjakovii
  • Pozdnjakov's Cotoneaster
  • Pozdnjakov's Sorbocotoneaster

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Description

Sorbocotoneaster pozdnjakovii (also called Pozdnjakov's Cotoneaster, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to East Asia. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 2 m tall. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, dark green in color and up to 8 cm long. The flowers are white and the fruits are red. It grows in open forests, parks and gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Sorbocotoneaster pozdnjakovii is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as it is low-maintenance and has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak, as it is very hardy and can tolerate a wide range of climates.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sorbocotoneaster pozdnjakovii are white or pink, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sorbocotoneaster pozdnjakovii is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from softwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be 4-6 inches in length. Dip the cuttings in a rooting hormone and plant in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Place the pot in a warm, bright location and keep the soil moist. The cuttings should root in 6-8 weeks.

Where to Find Sorbocotoneaster pozdnjakovii

Sorbocotoneaster pozdnjakovii can be found in the mountains of central and eastern Europe.

Species in the Sorbocotoneaster genus

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-3708: Based on the initial data import
Antonina Pojarkova (1897-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pojark.' in the authors string.