Cornus capitata
Bentham's cornel
Cornus capitata, commonly known as the Head Dogwood, is a distinctive shrub native to specific woodland habitats. Characterized by its unique, capitate flower clusters and striking foliage, this medicinal plant has long been valued in traditional practices for its therapeutic properties, offering potential benefits for various health ailments.
- Scientific name: Cornus capitata
- Family: Cornaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized in the order Cornales and the family Cornaceae. Finally, it is classified under 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, Cornus capitata, is known by various common names depending on the language and region. In German, it is referred to as Benthams Hartriegel, while in Czech, it is called dřín hlavatý. The Hungarian name for this species is fejecskés som, and in Russian, it is known as Клубничное дерево. Finally, in Chinese, the plant is identified as 头状四照花.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Benthams Hartriegel | Wikidata |
| cs | dřín hlavatý | Wikidata |
| hu | fejecskés som | Wikidata |
| ru | Клубничное дерево | Wikidata |
| zh | 头状四照花 | Wikidata |
| eu | Himalaiako zuhandor | Wikidata |
| fi | nuppikanukka | Wikidata |
| arz | كورنوس كابيتاتا | Wikidata |
| xmf | ციმუაშ ჯა | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 头状四照花 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. Within China, it can be found throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its range also extends into the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented in the state of Assam. Finally, it is widely distributed across the East Himalaya region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cornus capitata, is characterized by its distinct botanical structure, where the stem plays a vital role in the overall growth and physiological support of the organism. The stem serves as the central structural axis, facilitating the transport of water and essential nutrients from the roots to the leaves, while also providing the necessary framework to elevate the foliage toward sunlight. In this medicinal species, the integrity and development of the stem are fundamental to its biological health and its potential therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cornus capitata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include arjunolic acid, betulinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arjunolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cornus capitata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cornus capitata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include postprandial hyperglycemia.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| postprandial hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |