Cotoneaster microphyllus
Small Leaf Cotoneaster, Small Leaved Cotoneaster
Also known as: Cotoneaster astrophoros J.Fryer & E.C.Nelson +15 more
- Cotoneaster astrophoros J.Fryer & E.C.Nelson
- Cotoneaster buxifolia f. cochleata Franch.
- Cotoneaster buxifolius f. cochleatus Franch.
- Cotoneaster buxifolius f. melanotrichus Franch.
- Cotoneaster buxifolius var. melanotrichus Franch.
- Cotoneaster cashmiriensis G.Klotz
- Cotoneaster cochleatus (Franch.) G.Klotz
- Cotoneaster cochleatus f. melanotrichus (Franch.) G.Klotz
- Cotoneaster cochleatus subsp. melanotrichus (Franch.) G.Klotz
- Cotoneaster elatus G.Klotz
- Cotoneaster emarginatus Hoffmanns. ex Schltdl.
- Cotoneaster glacialis (Hook.fil. ex Wenz.) Panigrahi & Arv.Kumar
- Cotoneaster melanotrichus (Franch.) G.Klotz
- Cotoneaster microphyllus f. glacialis Hook.fil. ex Wenz.
- Cotoneaster microphyllus f. melanotrichus (Franch.) Hand.-Mazz.
- Cotoneaster microphyllus Wall.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rosaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Cotoneaster microphyllus (commonly known as Small-Leaf Cotoneaster or Small-Leaved Cotoneaster) is a shrub within the Rosaceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subalpine or subarctic conditions.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, China South-Central, East Himalaya, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet, West Himalaya
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Austria, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, New South Wales, New York, New Zealand North, New Zealand South