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Cotoneaster franchetii var. sternianus
Scientific Name: Cotoneaster franchetii var. sternianus
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
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Cotoneaster sternianus
Also known as Stern's Cotoneaster or Cotoneaster franchetii var. sternianus, this plant offers interesting characteristics for garden enthusiasts.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant produces berries, which may be attractive to pets.
Considerations for Children
- The plant produces berries, which may be attractive to children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cotoneaster sternianus (Turrill) Boom
- Synonyms:
- Cotoneaster franchetii var. sternianus Turrill
- Cotoneaster franchetii syn C amoenus
- Family: Rosaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to southwestern China, found at altitudes of 2000-3000 meters in scrub environments.
Morphological Characteristics
- Reaches an approximate mature size of 3 meters tall by 3 meters wide.
- Produces grey-green leaves.
- Features white, speckled pink flowers in early summer.
- Develops orange fruits. This variety differs mainly in the shape of the fruit, which is obovoid to almost globose.
Additional Information
- Some authors treat Cotoneaster sternianus as a distinct species, while others consider it a variety of Cotoneaster franchetii.
Further Resources
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
- Rogers Trees and Shrubs
- Database of Vascular Plants
- IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
- Australian Plant Name Index
- NYBG Virtual Herbarium (New York Botanical Garden)
- JSTOR Plant Science