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Cotoneaster allochrous
Scientific Name: Cotoneaster allochrous
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
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Cotoneaster allochrous
Cotoneaster allochrous is a species of flowering plant belonging to the rose family (Rosaceae). It was first described by Antonina Ivanovna Pojarkova in 1961.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cotoneaster allochrous Pojark.
- Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms: (The provided text doesn't explicitly list synonyms, but mentions other Cotoneaster species frequently alongside Cotoneaster allochrous, which could be related or confused species.)
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Deciduous small shrub, typically reaching 1.5-2 meters in height.
- Leaves are distichous (arranged in two opposite rows), ovate in shape, and thin.
- Leaf dimensions: 1-2.5 cm long and 0.6-1.7 cm wide.
- Leaf color: Green and glabrous (smooth) on the upper surface, paler and slightly pubescent (hairy) underneath.
Distribution and Habitat
While the text doesn't explicitly state its specific geographic distribution, it references regions like Alatau and Tian Shan mountains, which hints that it may be found in Central Asia. The text also mentions USDA's Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), which could contain further details on its distribution.
Naming Information
- The name Cotoneaster allochrous is considered validly published.
Fertilization
- Fertilization is recommended when planting or every 2-3 years, either towards the end of winter or at the beginning of Autumn.
Further Information
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
- GRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research
- Tropicos
- Encyclopedia of Life
- FRPS (Flora Reipublicae Popularis Sinicae)
- FOC (Flora of China)