Cornus wilsoniana
Ghost dogwood
Cornus wilsoniana, commonly known as Wilson's Dogwood, is a striking ornamental shrub prized for its exquisite, creamy-white bracts. While primarily grown for its aesthetic elegance in temperate gardens, its lush foliage and structural beauty provide significant value in landscape design, offering a serene, naturalistic atmosphere to any botanical collection.
- Scientific name: Cornus wilsoniana
- Family: Cornaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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. As a member of this lineage, Cornus wilsoniana represents a specific medicinal species within its 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 wilsoniana, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language and region. In English, it is most frequently called ghost dogwood or Wilson's dogwood. In Chinese, the names vary by script, being identified as 光皮梾木 in both general usage (zh) and in mainland China (zh-cn), while in Taiwan (zh-tw), it is specifically written as 光皮棶木.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 光皮梾木 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 光皮梾木 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 光皮棶木 | Wikidata |
| en | ghost dogwood | Wikidata |
| en | Wilson's dogwood | Wikidata |
| zh | 光皮梾木 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Cornus wilsoniana, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the country of China. Its presence is documented within the diverse landscapes of China South-Central. Furthermore, the species can be found extending into the regions of China North-Central. It also maintains a geographical reach into China Southeast. Consequently, these three distinct areas define its primary habitat within the nation.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cornus wilsoniana, is characterized by its distinctive reproductive structures, specifically its fruits. These small, fleshy drupes typically develop from the fertilized flowers and serve as a vital component of the plant's life cycle. In many species within the Cornus genus, these fruits play a crucial role in seed dispersal, often attracting various wildlife that aids in the spreading of the plant across its natural habitat.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cornus wilsoniana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include linoleic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |