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Cotoneaster soongoricus
Scientific Name: Cotoneaster soongoricus
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
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Cotoneaster soongoricus
Cotoneaster soongoricus is a deciduous shrub known for its spreading or ascending growth habit.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a shrub, reaching 1 to 2.5 meters in height.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Cotoneaster soongoricus (Regel & Herder) Popov
- Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
- Rank: Species
Synonyms and Alternative Names
- Cotoneaster racemiflorus var. soongoricus (Regel) C.K. Schneid.
- Cotoneaster nummularius var. ovalifolius Boiss.
- Cotoneaster racemiflorus var. microcarpus
Distribution and Habitat
- The plant is referenced within the context of the "Flora of China."
- Mentions of locations such as Dzungarian Alatau, Trans-Ili Alatau, and areas within Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan suggest its presence in Central Asia.
Morphological Characteristics
- The plant is described as a deciduous shrub, typically growing to a height of 1 to 2.5 meters.
- It has a spreading or ascending growth habit.
- Young branches are brownish-grey.
Associations
- Cotoneaster soongoricus is mentioned as an accompanying species alongside plants like Prunus davidiana, Rosa willmottiae, and Abelia dielsii in certain habitats.
Further Information
- Resources such as The Plant List, IPNI (International Plant Names Index), Australian Plant Name Index, and NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium are suggested for further research.
- References to "Flora of China," "World Plants," and botanical publications (e.g., Bot. Not. 119:458, Bull. Soc. Nat. Moscou n ser. 44: 128. 1935) offer avenues for deeper exploration.