Cornus
Dogwood
Cornus, commonly known as dogwood, is a diverse genus of flowering shrubs and trees valued for both ornamental beauty and medicinal potential. Historically used in traditional practices, various species offer antioxidant properties and anti-inflammatory benefits, making them a subject of growing interest in modern herbal pharmacology and wellness.
- Scientific name: Cornus
- 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 the family Cornaceae, 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, belonging to the genus Cornus, is known by various names across different Chinese linguistic regions. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 山茱萸属 (zh-hans) and 山茱萸属 (zh-cn), while in Singapore, the name remains 山茱萸属 (zh-sg). In Traditional Chinese contexts, it is identified as 山茱萸屬 (zh-hant), and specifically in Hong Kong, it is also called 山茱萸屬 (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 山茱萸属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 山茱萸屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 山茱萸屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 山茱萸属 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 山茱萸属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 山茱萸屬 | Wikidata |
| wa | Coignoûlî | Wikidata |
| pl | Dereń | Wikidata |
| be | Кізіл | Wikidata |
| hu | som | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found across various regions within Northern Europe. Specifically, its presence is noted in the country of Denmark. It also grows within the territories of Finland and the Faroe Islands, known as Føroyar. Additionally, the species can be located throughout Great Britain. Finally, its geographical range extends to the island of Iceland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Cornus, offers medicinal value primarily through its fruit, which is referred to in traditional pharmacopoeia as Corni fructus. These drupes, often harvested when ripe, contain various bioactive compounds that are utilized in various herbal formulations. While the plant itself is characterized by its distinctive bark and foliage, it is the processed fruit that serves as the primary therapeutic component in many medicinal applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Corni fructus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cornus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include loganin, morroniside.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| loganin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| morroniside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |