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Cotoneaster nitidifolius

Scientific Name: Cotoneaster nitidifolius

Family: Rosaceae

Category: Dicot

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Cotoneaster nitidifolius

Cotoneaster nitidifolius is a species of cotoneaster described by Cecil Victor Boley Marquand.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a shrub that can grow to be 2-3 meters tall, which may be a consideration in terms of accessibility for pets.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cotoneaster nitidifolius Marquand
  • Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
  • Synonyms: Cotoneaster obscurus Rehd. &amp Wils.
  • Taxonomic Serial No.: 836620

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in China and the United Kingdom (as per specimen records).

Morphological Characteristics

  • Deciduous shrub, erect in growth habit.
  • Reaches 2–3 meters in height.
  • Branchlets are grayish brown.

General Information

  • Symbol: CONI14
  • Group: Dicot
  • Considered one of the most useful and graceful cotoneasters.
  • Hardy, with attractive flowers and fruit.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Mentioned within the genus Cotoneaster, which is part of the rose family (Rosaceae).

Further Information

  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • The Plant List
  • IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
  • Australian Plant Name Index
  • NYBG Virtual Herbarium (New York Botanical Garden)
  • Catalogue of Life
  • PlantSystematics.org
  • PhytoImages.siu.edu