Cotoneaster acuminatus
| Cotoneaster acuminatus | |
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| Cotoneaster acuminatus | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Cotoneaster |
| Species: | C. acuminatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Cotoneaster acuminatus Lindl. | |
Cotoneaster acuminatus (commonly known as acuminate cotoneaster) is a species of flowering plant in the Rosaceae family that is native to the Himalayas. In forests it can be found at elevations of 1,300–3,000 metres (4,300–9,800 ft), while on hillsides it is found at 2,500–3,500 metres (8,200–11,500 ft).[1] The species has also been introduced to Oregon.[2]
Description
C. acuminatus is 2 to 4 metres (6 ft 7 in to 13 ft 1 in) in height. Its petioles and lanceolates, both of which are villous, are 3 to 5 millimetres (0.12 to 0.20 in) in length.[3]
Distribution
The species is found in Bhutan, Nepal, China (Sichuan, Xizang, Yunnan), and India (Sikkim).[3]
References
- ↑ "Cotoneaster acuminatus - Lindl.". PFAF. Retrieved April 9, 2013.
- ↑ "Cotoneaster acuminatus Lindl. acuminate cotoneaster". USDA. PLANTS Profile. Retrieved April 9, 2013.
- 1 2 "Cotoneaster acuminatus". Flora of China. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
Further reading
- Jeanette Fryer & Bertil Hylmö (2009). Cotoneasters: a comprehensive guide to shrubs for flowers, fruit, and foliage. Timber Press. p. 204.
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