Cornus sericea
Red osier
Cornus sericea, commonly known as Red-osier Dogwood, is a versatile deciduous shrub prized for its striking, bright red stems. Native to North America, this resilient plant thrives in wetlands. Beyond its ornamental beauty, it offers significant ecological value, providing essential food and habitat for various local bird species.
- Scientific name: Cornus sericea
- Family: Cornaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Cornales and family Cornaceae, it is classified under the genus Cornus. Specifically, Cornus sericea represents a distinct species within this established taxonomic hierarchy.
| 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 sericea, is recognized by various common names across different languages and cultures. In German, it is referred to as Seidiger Hartriegel, while in Polish, it is called Dereń rozlogowy. The Czech language uses the name svída výběžkatá, and in Kashubian, it is known as Běły drěn. Additionally, the Navajo name for this species is Kʼaiʼ łichíʼii.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Seidiger Hartriegel | Wikidata |
| pl | Dereń rozłogowy | Wikidata |
| cs | svída výběžkatá | Wikidata |
| hsb | Běły drěn | Wikidata |
| nv | Kʼaiʼ łichíʼii | Wikidata |
| da | Pile-Kornel | Wikidata |
| sv | Videkornell | Wikidata |
| cy | Cwyrosyn cochfrig | Wikidata |
| ru | Свидина шелковистая | Wikidata |
| fa | زغالاخته ابریشمی | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Cornus sericea, exhibits a specific distribution throughout the regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing naturally across the landscape of Denmark. Additionally, its presence extends into the northern territories of Finland. The species is also documented within the borders of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its geographical range includes the rugged terrain of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as red-osier dogwood, features distinctive leaves that play a key role in its identification and medicinal profile. The leaves are typically simple, oval to elliptical in shape, and arranged oppositely along the stem, providing a lush green canopy during the growing season. In many traditional medicinal practices, the properties of the plant are often studied through its various components, though the leaves serve as a primary indicator of the plant's overall health and seasonal vitality.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cornus sericea has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hydrolyzable tannins, proanthocyanidins.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hydrolyzable tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proanthocyanidins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |