Korean Winter Hazel
Corylopsis coreana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Korean Winter Hazel, scientifically known as Corylopsis coreana, is a resilient deciduous shrub prized for its striking late-winter blooms. Native to East Asia, this ornamental plant offers unique aesthetic value. While primarily used in landscaping, its traditional medicinal properties are being explored for their potential therapeutic benefits in herbal wellness.
- Family
- Hamamelidaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Korean Winter Hazel
- Scientific synonyms
- Corylopsis Gotoana Var. Pubescens · Corylopsis Coreana F. Pubescens · 4 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Korean Winter Hazel
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Corylopsis coreanaSynonyms
- Corylopsis gotoana var. pubescens
- Corylopsis coreana f. pubescens
- Corylopsis gotoana var. coreana
- Corylopsis gotoana f. pubescens
- Corylopsis coreana var. pubescens
- Corylopsis glabrescens f. pubescens
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Saxifragales, specifically within the family Hamamelidaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Corylopsis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Hamamelidaceae |
| Genus | Corylopsis |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is a species primarily found within the specific region of Eastern Asia. Its natural habitat is concentrated in the Korean Peninsula. Due to this restricted range, it is considered an endemic component of the local flora. Consequently, the geographical distribution of Corylopsis coreana is limited to the territory of Korea. Understanding this localized presence is essential for studying its ecological niche.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Korea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Corylopsis coreana has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bergenin, quercetin, quercitrin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| bergenin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
bergenin
- Pharmacognosy magazine
quercetin
- Pharmacognosy magazine
quercitrin
- Pharmacognosy magazine
Activities
Corylopsis coreana has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimicrobial
- Pharmacognosy magazine
Conditions
Corylopsis coreana has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Micrococcus luteus, Staphylococcus aureus.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Micrococcus luteus | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Micrococcus luteus
- Pharmacognosy magazine
Staphylococcus aureus
- Pharmacognosy magazine