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Cotoneaster buxifolius f. vellaeus
Scientific Name: Cotoneaster buxifolius f. vellaeus
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
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Cotoneaster buxifolius f. vellaeus
This page provides information about Cotoneaster buxifolius f. vellaeus, a plant with several synonyms and a complex taxonomic history. The information compiled here aims to present a comprehensive overview of this plant, drawing from various databases and botanical resources.
Considerations for Pets
- According to the text, Cotoneaster buxifolius has medium allergen potential.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cotoneaster buxifolius Wall. ex Lindl. f. vellaeus Franch.
- Rank: Forma (form)
- Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
- Synonyms:
- Cotoneaster buxifolius var. vellaeus (Franch.) G. Klotz
- Cotoneaster buxifolius f. vellaea Franch.
- Cotoneaster argenteus G. Klotz
- Cotoneaster brevirameus Rehder & E. H. Wilson
- Cotoneaster microphyllus var. vellaeus
- Cotoneaster insolitus
- Cotoneaster astrophoros
Distribution and Habitat
- The text mentions its presence in China (F China).
- The original description is based on specimens collected by Franchet.
- There is a reference to a collection from Nepal, where it is treated as a synonym of *C. poluninii*.
Morphological Characteristics
- Wilson introduced a prostrate, rather glabrous plant which Rehder considered to belong to C. buxifolius f. vellaeus Franch. but Klotz refers it to C. rockii.
- The name *buxifolius* refers to leaves like the genus *Buxus*
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS database
- Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN)
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy