Cornus macrophylla
Large-leafed dogwood
Cornus macrophylla, commonly known as Pacific dogwood, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to western North America. Renowned for its striking white bracts and lush foliage, this medicinal plant has historically been used in traditional remedies to treat various ailments, offering significant botanical interest and ecological value to woodland ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Cornus macrophylla
- Family: Cornaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Cornales. Finally, it is a member of the family Cornaceae 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, known scientifically as Cornus macrophyllia, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Japanese, it is called クマノミズキ, while in Korean, it is known as 곰의말채나무. It is identified in Arabic as قرانيا كبيرة الورق, and in both Traditional and Simplified Chinese, it is commonly called 梾木 (zh/zh-hans).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | クマノミズキ | Wikidata |
| ko | 곰의말채나무 | Wikidata |
| ar | قرانيا كبيرة الورق | Wikidata |
| zh | 梾木 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 梾木 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 梾木 | Wikidata |
| en | large-leafed dogwood | Wikidata |
| zh | 丁榔皮 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In the Russian Far East, its presence can be documented on the island of Sakhalin. Its range extends significantly into Western Asia, specifically within the borders of Afghanistan. Within China, it is found across diverse territories including China North-Central and China South-Central. Additionally, the species reaches a southern extent in the tropical province of Hainan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the bigleaf dogwood, is a deciduous shrub or small tree where various components may hold ecological significance, though the bark is a primary structural element. The bark of Cornus macrophylla serves as a protective outer layer for the stem and branches, typically presenting a smooth texture in younger specimens that may become more lenticellate or textured as the plant matures. While many species within the Cornus genus have been studied for their chemical properties, the bark of this specific species functions essentially as the vascular support and protective conduit for nutrients throughout the plant's life cycle.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cornus macrophylla has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,2,3-trimethoxychromeno[5,4,3-cde][1,3]dioxolo[4,5-h]chromene-5,11-dione, anthraquinones, flavonoids, glycosides, saponins.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,2,3-trimethoxychromeno[5,4,3-cde][1,3]dioxolo[4,5-h]chromene-5,11-dione | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthraquinones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cornus macrophylla has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cornus macrophylla has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetic complications.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diabetic complications | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |