Cornus walteri
Walter's dogwood
Cornus walteri, commonly known as Walter's dogwood, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to various subtropical regions. Renowned for its striking foliage and delicate blooms, this plant has historically been utilized in traditional healing practices to address inflammatory conditions and support digestive wellness through its unique bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Cornus walteri
- Family: Cornaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic placement includes the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Cornales. It is a member of the Cornaceae family and is specifically categorized 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, known scientifically as Cornus walteri, is referred to by various names depending on the language and region. In Korean, it is called 말채나무, while in Persian, it is known as زغالاخته کرهای. In Azerbaijani, it is identified as Valter zoğalı, and in Chinese, it is commonly referred to as 毛梾 (also written as 毛梾 in Simplified Chinese).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ko | 말채나무 | Wikidata |
| fa | زغالاخته کرهای | Wikidata |
| az | Valter zoğalı | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛梾 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 毛梾 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 毛梾 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 毛棶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 癞树叶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黑椋子 | Wikidata |
| en | Walter's dogwood | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range across several key regions in East Asia. Within China, its presence is documented throughout the South-Central territories. It is also found extending into the North-Central parts of the country. Furthermore, the species is distributed across the Southeast region of China. Finally, its geographical reach includes the peninsula of Korea in Eastern Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cornus walteri, possesses distinct anatomical features that are utilized in various traditional applications. The stem serves as the primary structural support for the plant, facilitating the transport of nutrients and water throughout its system. Additionally, the stem bark is a significant component, often characterized by its texture and thickness, which can contain specific phytochemical properties essential for its medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Stem Bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cornus walteri has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include triterpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cornus walteri has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiarrheal, diarrhea, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidiarrheal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |