dogwood
Cornus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Dogwood, scientifically known as Cornus, is a diverse genus of flowering shrubs and trees celebrated for both ornamental beauty and therapeutic potential. Historically utilized in traditional medicine, various species offer antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and astringent properties, providing valuable support for skin health, digestive wellness, and overall systemic vitality.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- cornel
- dogwood
- dogwoods
Scientific Names
Accepted name
CornusSynonyms
- Dendrobenthamia
- Bothrocaryum
- Swida
- Benthamidia
- Arctocrania
- Afrocrania
- Eukrania
- Macrocarpium
- Cornella
- Chamaepericlymenum
- Discocrania
- Cynoxylon
- Kraniopsis
- Yinquania
- Mesomora
- Thelycrania
- Telukrama
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Benthamidia
- Afrocrania
- Chamaepericlimenum
- Discocrania
- Yinquania
- Macrocarpium
- Dendrobenthamia
- Sanguiñuelo
- Arctocrania
- Swida
- Thelycrania
- Dogwoods
- Ossea
- Bothrocaryum
- Eukrania
- Cynoxylon
- Corno
- cornejos
- Corno
German:
- Hartriegel
- Hornstrauch
- Hartriegel
- Hornstrauch
French:
- Cornelier
- Cornouiller
- Cornouillers
- Cornouiller
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Cornales |
| Family | Cornaceae |
| Genus | Cornus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Iceland |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Cornus has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fruit
- Food additives & contaminants. Part A, Chemistry, analysis, control, exposure & risk assessment
Chemicals
Cornus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Loganin, Morroniside.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Loganin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Morroniside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Loganin
- Food additives & contaminants. Part A, Chemistry, analysis, control, exposure & risk assessment
Morroniside
- Food additives & contaminants. Part A, Chemistry, analysis, control, exposure & risk assessment