Corylus
The hazel genus
Corylus, commonly known as hazel, is a versatile genus of deciduous shrubs and trees valued for both nutrition and traditional medicine. Beyond its edible nuts, various parts of the plant have been used in herbal remedies to treat skin irritations, inflammation, and digestive issues, offering a rich botanical heritage.
- Scientific name: Corylus
- Family: Betulaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Fagales and the family Betulaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Corylus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fagales | WCVP |
| Family | Betulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Corylus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Corylus, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In simplified Chinese, it is known as 榛属 (zh-hans) and 榛属 (zh-cn), as well as 榛属 (zh-sg). In traditional Chinese characters, it is identified as 榛屬 (zh-hant) and 榛屬 (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 榛属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 榛屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 榛屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 榛属 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 榛属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 榛屬 | Wikidata |
| pl | leszczyna | Wikidata |
| qu | Awillanu | Wikidata |
| ko | 개암나무속 | Wikidata |
| fr | noisetier | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern throughout the northern reaches of the European continent. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing across the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Its presence also extends to the remote islands of the Føroyar. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed throughout the territory of Great Britain. Finally, its geographical range includes the lush terrain of Ireland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Corylus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include taxol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| taxol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Corylus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancers.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |