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Cotoneaster ×crispii

Scientific Name: Cotoneaster ×crispii

Family: Rosaceae

Category: Dicot

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Cotoneaster crispii

Cotoneaster crispii, also known as Crisp's cotoneaster, is a plant belonging to the genus Cotoneaster.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cotoneaster crispii Exell
  • Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
  • Group: Dicot
  • Rank: Hybrid (pro hybr.) - Indicated as Cotoneaster x crispii
  • Synonyms: The text mentions Cotoneaster frigidus Wall. ex Lindl. as related to the origin of C. crispii, suggesting a possible link or previous classification.
  • Symbol: COCR11

Distribution and Habitat

The genus Cotoneaster is native to the Palaearctic region, with a strong concentration of species in that area. Specific origins of Cotoneaster crispii include mentions of China and the Himalayas in relation to other Cotoneaster species.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Cotoneaster x crispii has simple, alternate leaves.
  • The leaves are petiolate and entire (smooth edges).

Interesting Hybrids

Cotoneaster crispii is a hybrid that arose from Cotoneaster frigidus through open pollination in the nurseries of John Waterer and Sons.

Further Information

  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
  • The Plant List
  • IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
  • Australian Plant Name Index
  • NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium
  • TAXREF checklist
  • The South African National Biodiversity Institute
  • eFloras
  • Garden Guides