following Lu, L.T. & Brach, A.R.. 2003: Flora of China 9: 85 -108. 2003.
Other identifications
Identification
Determined name:
Cotoneaster lacteus W.Sm.
Determiner:
Sykes WR
Identification date:
1996-06-08 (Verbatim: 8-JUN-1996)
Preferred name:
Cotoneaster coriaceus Franch.
Active:
no
Identification type:
Determination
Collection events
Primary collection event
Collection event type:
Cultivated
Standard locality
Location:
Port Hills, above Victoria Park
Verbatim locality:
Port Hills, above Victoria Park
Verbatim collector:
Sykes WR 145/96
Standardised collector:
William R. Sykes
Verbatim date:
8-JUN-1996
Start date:
1996-06-08
Land District:
Canterbury Land District
Country:
New Zealand
Habitat:
Cultivation relic in small mixed plantation.
Notes:
Shrub c.2m high, widespreading. Shoots dark purple. Leaves subcoriaceous, shining dark green above with impressed veins, pale grey-green beneath. Fruits 5-6mm diameter, subglobose-broad obovoid, glossy orange-red. A fairly recent planting.