Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Cotoneaster, scientifically known as Cotoneaster, is a versatile genus of flowering plants belonging to the Rosaceae family. Renowned for their ornamental beauty, these hardy shrubs feature vibrant berries and delicate blossoms. Beyond landscaping, various species hold significant potential in traditional medicine for their diverse bioactive phytochemical properties.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
CotoneasterDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated throughout the regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing across the various landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, its presence extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. The range further continues into the northern territories of Norway. Together, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of the Cotoneaster in this part of the world.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Cotoneaster has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Conditions
Cotoneaster has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include neonatal jaundice.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Neonatal jaundice | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Neonatal jaundice
- Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR