Corylus cornuta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cornuta
ID:
925961
Status:
valid
Authors:
Marshall
Source:
wcs
Year:
1785
Citation Micro:
Arbust. Amer. : 37 (1785)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925296
Common Names
- Corylus cornuta
- Beaked Hazel
- Horned Hazel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Corylus cornuta (also called Beaked Hazel, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to North America. It is found in moist woodlands, often growing in thickets and along streambanks.
Uses & Benefits
Corylus cornuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for rockeries. It is also used as a ground cover in shaded areas.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Corylus cornuta sub. californica (A.DC.) A.E.MurrayCorylus cornuta sub. cornuta
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Corylus cornuta has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are light green in color.
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Corylus cornuta is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 6 m tall. It is hardy and can tolerate a wide range of soils and climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Corylus cornuta
Corylus cornuta can be found in North America, from Canada to Mexico.
Species in the Corylus genus
Corylus americana, Corylus avellana, Corylus chinensis, Corylus colchica, Corylus colurna, Corylus colurnoides, Corylus cornuta, Corylus fargesii, Corylus ferox, Corylus heterophylla, Corylus jacquemontii, Corylus maxima, Corylus potaninii, Corylus sieboldiana, Corylus wangii, Corylus wulingensis, Corylus yunnanensis,
Species in the Betulaceae family
Alnus mayrii, Alnus acuminata, Alnus alnobetula, Alnus cordata, Alnus cremastogyne, Alnus elliptica, Alnus fallacina, Alnus fauriei, Alnus ferdinandi-coburgii, Alnus firma, Alnus formosana, Alnus glutinosa, Alnus glutipes, Alnus hakkodensis, Alnus hanedae, Alnus henryi, Alnus hirsuta, Alnus hosoii, Alnus incana, Alnus japonica, Alnus jorullensis, Alnus lanata, Alnus mairei, Alnus mandshurica, Alnus maritima, Alnus matsumurae, Alnus maximowiczii, Alnus nepalensis, Alnus nitida, Alnus oblongifolia, Alnus orientalis, Alnus paniculata, Alnus peculiaris, Alnus pendula, Alnus pubescens, Alnus rhombifolia, Alnus rubra, Alnus serrulata, Alnus serrulatoides, Alnus sieboldiana, Alnus subcordata, Alnus suginoi, Alnus trabeculosa, Alnus vermicularis, Alnus dolichocarpa, Alnus djavanshirii, Alnus lusitanica, Betula alleghaniensis, Betula alnoides, Betula alpestris,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-47871: Based on the initial data import
Humphry Marshall (1722-1801): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marshall' in the authors string.