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Cotoneaster racemiflorus var. royleanus
Scientific Name: Cotoneaster racemiflorus var. royleanus
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
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Cotoneaster royleanus
This page provides information about Cotoneaster royleanus, its classification, and related species. This information is collated from various botanical resources to provide a comprehensive overview.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Cotoneaster royleanus (Dippel) J.Fryer & B.Hylm.
- Synonyms: This plant has a complex taxonomic history, leading to several synonyms:
- Cotoneaster racemiflorus var. royleanus Dippel (accepted name)
- Cotoneaster nevadensis hort. ex Dippel (synonym)
- Cotoneaster royleanus hort. ex K. Koch, nom. inval.
- Taxonomic Serial Number: 837477 (for Cotoneaster racemiflorus var. royleanus)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
Distribution and Habitat
While specific details on the exact distribution and habitat are not provided in this text, a distributional map is mentioned for Cotoneaster racemiflorus (Desf.) J.R. Booth ex Bosse var. royleanus.
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth Habit: The plant is a shrub that can reach heights between 30 and 250 centimeters.
Ecology
Several alien species of the Cotoneaster genus, including possibly this one, are naturalizing in central Europe.
Related Species and Varieties
This species is closely related to and often classified as a variety of Cotoneaster racemiflorus. Several other varieties of Cotoneaster racemiflorus are mentioned, including:
- Cotoneaster racemiflorus var. microcarpus
- Cotoneaster racemiflorus var. meyeri
- Cotoneaster racemiflorus var. nummularius
- Cotoneaster racemiflorus var. veitchii
- Cotoneaster racemiflorus var. soongoricus
Further Information
- Explore more about Cotoneaster racemiflorus on EOL (Encyclopedia of Life) and Wikimedia Commons.