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Cotoneaster nitidus

Distichous Cotoneaster
Also known as: Cotoneaster distichus Lange +8 more
  • Cotoneaster distichus Lange
  • Cotoneaster forrestii G.Klotz
  • Cotoneaster nagaensis G.Klotz
  • Cotoneaster rupestris Charlt.
  • Cotoneaster salwinensis G.Klotz
  • Pyrus forrestii (G.Klotz) M.F.Fay & Christenh.
  • Pyrus nagaensis (G.Klotz) M.F.Fay & Christenh.
  • Pyrus nitidus (Jacq.) M.F.Fay & Christenh.
  • Pyrus rubra M.F.Fay & Christenh.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Rosaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.

Cotoneaster nitidus (commonly known as Distichous Cotoneaster) is a shrub within the Rosaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
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, Myanmar, Nepal, Tibet

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)
Great Britain

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