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Cotoneaster salicifolius var. rugosus
Scientific Name: Cotoneaster salicifolius var. rugosus
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
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Cotoneaster salicifolius var. rugosus
Also known as Willow-leaved Cotoneaster (English), and Weiden-Zwergmispel (German).
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a shrub with berries that may be attractive to pets, warranting monitoring of access or consumption.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cotoneaster salicifolius var. rugosus (E. Pritzel) Rehder & E.H. Wilson
- Family: Rosaceae
- Synonyms:
- Cotoneaster rugosus E. Pritzel
- Cotoneaster salicifolius Franch. var. rugosus (E. Pritz.) Rehder & E.H. Wilson
- *Cotoneaster hylmoei* Flinck & J. Fryer (Sometimes listed as a synonym)
- Note: The text indicates that the taxonomic standing of Cotoneaster salicifolius var. rugosus is "not accepted - synonym" according to some sources. This means it may be considered a synonym of another taxon, possibly Cotoneaster salicifolius var. salicifolius.
Distribution and Habitat
The text references its presence in Hubei and Sichuan (China). It is described as drought-tolerant.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is described as an evergreen to semi-evergreen, low-lying, small to medium-sized shrub.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- It is mentioned as a common associate of Coriaria nepalensis, Itea ilicifolia, and Cotinus cogyria var. pubescens.
Additional Information
- Further information can be found at the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society), IPNI (International Plant Names Index), Australian Plant Name Index, and NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium.
- The Flora of China Editorial Committee provides a reference article in the Flora of China (Pittosporaceae through Connaraceae).