Cornus alternifolia
Green osier
Cornus alternifolia, commonly known as Pagoda Dog, is a distinctive deciduous shrub native to North American woodlands. Characterized by its unique horizontal branching pattern, this medicinal plant has long been utilized in traditional practices. Its bark and berries offer diverse therapeutic potential, reflecting its significant role in botanical medicine.
- Scientific name: Cornus alternifolia
- Family: Cornaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Cornus alternifolia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Cornales and the family Cornaceae. Finally, it is placed within the genus Cornus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Cornales | WCVP |
| Family | Cornaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cornus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Cornus alternifolia, is recognized by various names across different linguistic traditions. In German, it is referred to as the Wechselblättriger Hartriegel, while in Czech, it can be identified as both svída střídavolistá and Swida alternifolia. It is also known by its phonetic transliterations in other languages, such as كورنوس التيرنيفوليا in Arabic (arz), コルヌス・アルテルニフォニア in Japanese (ja), and the specific designation cs: Swida alternifolia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Wechselblättriger Hartriegel | Wikidata |
| cs | svída střídavolistá | Wikidata |
| arz | كورنوس التيرنيفوليا | Wikidata |
| ja | コルヌス・アルテルニフォニア | Wikidata |
| cs | Swida alternifolia | Wikidata |
| es | Cornus riparia var. rugosa | Wikidata |
| es | Cornus riparia | Wikidata |
| es | Bothrocaryum alternifolium | Wikidata |
| es | Cornejo de hojas alternas | Wikidata |
| es | Cornus riparia var rugosa | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Cornus alternifolia, exhibits a broad geographical range across several regions of Canada. In Western Canada, its presence can be found within the province of Manitoba. Moving toward the east, the species is widely distributed throughout Ontario. Its reach extends even further into the Atlantic provinces, including New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Finally, the plant can also be located on the island of Newfoundland in Eastern Canada.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Canada | Manitoba | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | New Brunswick | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Newfoundland | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Nova Scotia | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Prince Edward I. | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Québec | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Iowa | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Minnesota | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Pagoda Dog, is characterized by its distinctive foliage, as the leaves are arranged in an alternate pattern along the stems. These leaves are typically ovate or elliptical in shape, featuring smooth margins and a pointed tip, which contribute to the plant's lush appearance. In many medicinal contexts, the physiological properties of the leaves are studied, though they are most often recognized for their unique aesthetic role in the plant's structural growth.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cornus alternifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include iridolactone.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| iridolactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |