Status:
valid
Authors:
Q.Y.Xiang & Y.M.Shui
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 28: 757 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362479
Common Names
- Cornus
- Eyde's Dogwood
- Eydeana Cornus
Description
Cornus eydeana (also called Eyde's Dogwood, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to East Asia and is found in open forests, thickets, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cornus eydeana is an evergreen shrub that is often used as a low-growing hedge or border plant. It has small, silvery-green leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cornus eydeana has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cornus eydeana is a hardy shrub that can be propagated by division in the spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.
Where to Find Cornus eydeana
Cornus eydeana is found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Cornus eydeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cornus eydeana?
Cornus eydeana
What is the common name of Cornus eydeana?
Eyde's Dogwood
What is the natural habitat of Cornus eydeana?
Mesic to dry forests and woodlands
Species in the Cornus genus
Cornus eydeana,
Cornus lepagei,
Cornus acadiensis,
Cornus alba,
Cornus alternifolia,
Cornus amomum,
Cornus arnoldiana,
Cornus asperifolia,
Cornus austrosinensis,
Cornus bretschneideri,
Cornus canadensis,
Cornus capitata,
Cornus chinensis,
Cornus controversa,
Cornus darvasica,
Cornus disciflora,
Cornus drummondii,
Cornus excelsa,
Cornus florida,
Cornus foemina,
Cornus friedlanderi,
Cornus glabrata,
Cornus hemsleyi,
Cornus hongkongensis,
Cornus iberica,
Cornus koehneana,
Cornus kousa,
Cornus macrophylla,
Cornus mas,
Cornus meyeri,
Cornus multinervosa,
Cornus nuttallii,
Cornus obliqua,
Cornus oblonga,
Cornus officinalis,
Cornus oligophlebia,
Cornus papillosa,
Cornus parviflora,
Cornus peruviana,
Cornus quinquinervis,
Cornus racemosa,
Cornus rugosa,
Cornus sanguinea,
Cornus schindleri,
Cornus sericea,
Cornus sessilis,
Cornus slavinii,
Cornus suecica,
Cornus torreyi,
Cornus ulotricha,
Species in the Cornaceae family
Alangium alpinum,
Alangium barbatum,
Alangium borneense,
Alangium chinense,
Alangium chungii,
Alangium circulare,
Alangium ebenaceum,
Alangium ferrugineum,
Alangium frutescens,
Alangium glandulosum,
Alangium grisolleoides,
Alangium havilandii,
Alangium hexapetalum,
Alangium hirsutum,
Alangium hollrungii,
Alangium javanicum,
Alangium kurzii,
Alangium longiflorum,
Alangium maliliense,
Alangium meyeri,
Alangium mezianum,
Alangium nobile,
Alangium oblongum,
Alangium pilosum,
Alangium platanifolium,
Alangium premnifolium,
Alangium qingchuanense,
Alangium ridleyi,
Alangium rotundifolium,
Alangium salviifolium,
Alangium scandens,
Alangium sinicum,
Alangium taiwanianum,
Alangium tetrandrum,
Alangium tonkinense,
Alangium uniloculare,
Alangium villosum,
Alangium warburgianum,
Alangium yunnanense,
Alangium barbatum,
Alangium kayuniga,
Alangium amplum,
Alangium indochinense,
Alangium melliferum,
Alangium sempervirens,
Alangium polyosmoides,
Cornus eydeana,
Cornus lepagei,
Cornus acadiensis,
Cornus alba,