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Cotoneaster ignavus
Scientific Name: Cotoneaster ignavus
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
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Cotoneaster ignavus
Cotoneaster ignavus E.L. Wolf is the accepted scientific name for this plant species.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant produces dark red "fruit," which may be attractive to some animals.
Considerations for Children
- This plant produces dark red "fruit," which may be attractive to some children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
- Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
- Synonym: Cotoneaster megalocarpus Popov
Distribution and Habitat
- The "Turkestan Cotoneaster" is a possible common name suggested by a location map.
Morphological Characteristics
- Cotoneaster ignavus typically grows to a height of 6-8 feet and a width of 4-6 feet.
- The plant produces dark red "fruit" that is approximately 1/4 inch in size.
Ecological Role
- Cotoneaster ignavus is a host for eriophyoid mites, including Rhyncaphytoptus fuyuniensis.
- It is also susceptible to fungal infestations.
Cultivation
- This species is described as extremely hardy.
- It tolerates full sun and has low to moderate water needs.
- It is cultivated in the United States.
Quirky Facts
- It is also called Szechuan Fire Cotoneaster.
Further Information
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
- EOL (Encyclopedia of Life)
- USDA, ARS, Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN)