Pyracantha angustifolia
Narrowleaf Firethorn, Orange Firethorn
Other regional names: Yellow Firethorn
- Yellow Firethorn
Also known as: Cotoneaster angustifolius Franch.
- Cotoneaster angustifolius Franch.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rosaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Indigenous to Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Pyracantha angustifolia (commonly known as Narrowleaf Firethorn or Orange Firethorn) is a shrub belonging to the Rosaceae family. 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
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, 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)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, California, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Free State, Hawaii, Korea, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Mexico Southeast, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Northern Provinces, Portugal, Spain