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Cotoneaster rubens

Scientific Name: Cotoneaster rubens

Family: Rosaceae

Category: Dicot

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Cotoneaster rubens

Cotoneaster rubens is an accepted scientific name for a species within the Cotoneaster genus. It's sometimes referred to as Round-leaved Cotoneaster.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant produces colorful fruits, which might be attractive to pets.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cotoneaster rubens W.W. Sm.
  • Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
  • Genus: Cotoneaster
  • Synonyms: Some entries are listed under synonyms or previous names:
    • Cotoneaster salicifolius
    • Cotoneaster tomentosus
    • Cotoneaster nebrodensis
  • Subordinate Taxa: Cotoneaster rubens var. minimus T. T. Yu

Distribution and Habitat

The provided text includes a distributional map for Cotoneaster rubens. Some observations appear to originate from China.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Described as a shrub, varying from deciduous to semi-evergreen.
  • Growth habit can be erect or something else.
  • Similar to C. sanguineus but prostrate leaves densely pale pubescent beneath calyx pubescent.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Septobasidium cotoneastri has been found on Cotoneaster rubens associated with Aulacaspis sp.
  • It can be a host for Ceroplastes rubens and wisteria scale (Eulecanium excrescens).
  • Mentioned as a host plant alongside Alnus, Betula, Crataegus, and Salix.

Quirky Facts

  • Cotoneaster rubens was scientifically described by William Wright Smith in 1917.
  • Seeds from Arboretum SGGW were ordered December 30, 2014, and sent January 22, 2015.
  • Clematis Montana 'Rubens' can be grown to create shade or hide things.

Resources and Further Information

  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
  • The Plant List
  • IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
  • Australian Plant Name Index
  • NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service.
  • Checklist of Plants of Myanmar, U.S. National