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Cotoneaster hissaricus
Scientific Name: Cotoneaster hissaricus
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
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Cotoneaster hissaricus
Also known as Circular-leaved Cotoneaster, Cotoneaster hissaricus is a species within the Cotoneaster genus.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cotoneaster hissaricus Pojark.
- Common Name: Circular-leaved Cotoneaster
- Domain: Eukaryota
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Phylum: Spermatophyta
- Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
- Synonym: Cotoneaster ignotus G.Klotz (This name is listed as a synonym of Cotoneaster ignotus G.Klotz.)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Temperate Asia.
- It is considered a non-native species in some regions.
- Found in areas such as the northern slopes of Kondara gorge, where it may form scrubland.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is described as a shrub reaching 150-200 cm in height.
Ecological Role
- The plant is described as non-native, suggesting it has been introduced to regions outside of its natural distribution.
- It can form scrub communities in certain locations, potentially impacting local plant ecosystems.
Genetic and Cytological Information
- Chromosome numbers have been studied in this species.
Further Information
- Additional information can be found at the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society).
- Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service contains information on Cotoneaster hissaricus.
- Tropicos and IPCN (International Plant Names Index) offer resources for Cotoneaster hissaricus.