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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.