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Cotoneaster nitidus

Scientific Name: Cotoneaster nitidus

Family: Rosaceae

Category: Dicot

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Cotoneaster nitidus: Distichous Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster nitidus, commonly known as Distichous Cotoneaster, is a shrub belonging to the Rosaceae (Rose) family. In Chinese, it's known as liang lie xun zi (&#20004&#21015&#26642&#23376).

Considerations for Pets

  • This shrub produces orange-red fruit in late autumn, which may be attractive to pets.
  • Young shoots are described as stiffly hirsute, which could present a minor irritant.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cotoneaster nitidus Jacques
  • Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Cotoneaster distichus Lange
    • Cotoneaster rotundifolius
    • Cotoneaster cavei G. Klotz
    • Cotoneaster distichus var. tongolensis C.K. Schneid.
  • Varieties:
    • Cotoneaster nitidus var. nitidus
    • Cotoneaster nitidus var. parvifolius (T.T.Yu) T.T.Yu

Morphology and Growth Habit

  • Cotoneaster nitidus is a deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub, typically growing erect to a height of 2.5 meters.
  • It can also grow as a prostrate shrub up to 1 meter.
  • Branches and leaves are distichously arranged.
  • Leaves are elliptic or obovate, measuring 7-15 mm x 5-12 mm, with an obtuse apex.
  • Young shoots are stiffly hirsute.
  • The shrub produces red-pink flowers.
  • It bears orange-red fruit in late autumn, lining the long stems.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The plant is found in the UK and other regions, with distribution records accessible through the NBN (National Biodiversity Network) Gateway.

Quirky Facts

  • The species was described and named by Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin.

Further Information

  • Check resources such as The Plant List, IPNI (International Plant Names Index), Australian Plant Name Index, NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium, and JSTOR Plant Science for more information.
  • Consult Discover Life for details on biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.
  • BSBI (Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland) List of British & Irish Vascular Plants and Stoneworts.