Cotoneaster acuminatus
Cotoneaster acuminatus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Cotoneaster
Species:
C. acuminatus
Binomial name
Cotoneaster acuminatus

Cotoneaster acuminatus, commonly known as acuminate cotoneaster, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae 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

Cotoneaster 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), Canada (Saskatchewan), and India (Sikkim).[3]

References

  1. ^ "Cotoneaster acuminatus - Lindl". PFAF. Retrieved April 9, 2013.
  2. ^ "Cotoneaster acuminatus Lindl. acuminate cotoneaster". USDA. PLANTS Profile. Retrieved April 9, 2013.
  3. ^ a b "Cotoneaster acuminatus". Flora of China. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
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