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Cotoneaster glaucophyllus var. meiophyllus

Scientific Name: Cotoneaster glaucophyllus var. meiophyllus

Family: Rosaceae

Category: Dicot

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Cotoneaster glaucophyllus var. meiophyllus

Also known as Cotoneaster meiophyllus.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant produces berries.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cotoneaster glaucophyllus var. meiophyllus W.W. Sm.
  • Rank: Infraspecific taxon (variety)
  • Family: Rosaceae
  • Synonyms: Cotoneaster meiophyllus (W. W. Sm.) G.
  • Note: Described by William Wright Smith in 1917.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to China.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Rare, semi-evergreen shrub.
  • Some sources mention that it may be a weeping shrub that forms a compact mat.
  • Leaves are large and oval, tinged with pink when young.
  • Leaves are smaller than the type (to 1 inch long) and elliptic in shape rather than ovate, rounded.

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS database.
  • Flora of China.
  • IPNI (International Plant Names Index).
  • Australian Plant Name Index.
  • NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium.