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Cotoneaster microphyllus var. conspicuus
Scientific Name: Cotoneaster microphyllus var. conspicuus
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
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Cotoneaster conspicuus
Also known as Tibetan Cotoneaster, Cotoneaster conspicuus is an evergreen shrub admired for its ornamental value.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cotoneaster conspicuus Comber ex Marquand
- Synonyms:
- Cotoneaster microphyllus Wall. ex Lindl. var. conspicuus Messel
- Cotoneaster conspicuus var. decorus P.G. Russell
- Cotoneaster meuseli G.Klotz
- Cotoneaster permutatus G.Klotz
- Cotoneaster conspicuus var. nanus
- Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
- Genus: Cotoneaster Medik.
- Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
Cotoneaster conspicuus is native to Southeast Tibet, Yunnan, and Sichuan. It is also found in Kashmir.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Cotoneaster conspicuus is a slow-growing, densely branched, evergreen shrub.
- It can grow to the size of a small tree, with an erect growth habit.
- The plant is a small shrub that typically reaches 1.5-2 meters in height.
Ecological Role
- Interactive keys are available for Cotoneaster species present in New Zealand.
Quirky Facts
- Cotoneasters, including Cotoneaster conspicuus, are popular subjects for bonsai due to their flowers and berries.
Further Information
- IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
- Australian Plant Name Index
- NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium
- Alamy stock photo library
- Jacksons Nurseries