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Cotoneaster amoenus
Scientific Name: Cotoneaster amoenus
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
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Cotoneaster amoenus
Also known as Beautiful Cotoneaster, Cotoneaster amoenus is a plant belonging to the Rosaceae family.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a densely branched, evergreen bush.
- It has slender but rigid young shoots that are felted with grey wool.
- The plant produces berries.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cotoneaster amoenus E.H. Wilson
- Common Name: Beautiful Cotoneaster, Cotoneaster
- Family: Rosaceae
- Synonym: Synonym of Cotoneaster franchetii
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Native Range: China
- Status in England and Scotland: Non-Native
- Environment: Terrestrial
Ecological Role
- Listed as a Non-Native species in England and Scotland.
Morphological Characteristics
- A densely branched evergreen bush of spreading habit, typically growing to 3 to 5 ft high.
- Young shoots are slender but rigid and covered with grey wool.
- Leaves are oval or ovate, tapered.
- Compactly branching, growing up to 1.5m.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Mentioned in the context of Delivering Alien Invasive Species Inventories for Europe (DAISIE).
Further Information
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
- Dave's Garden
- Atlas for the British & Irish Flora
- Discover Life
- Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service.
- The Plant List
- IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
- Australian Plant Name Index
- NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium
- GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility) Backbone Taxonomy