Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lepagei
ID:
793863

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gervais & Blondeau

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Neuchâteloise Sci. Nat. 126: 40 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000793196

Common Names

  • Campomanesia Glazioviana
  • Campomanesia Goetheana
  • Campomanesia Gomesiana

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Description

Cornus lepagei (also called Lepage's Dogwood, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are dark green and glossy. It grows in humid, lowland forests, and can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Uses & Benefits

Cornus lepagei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. The leaves are used to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cornus lepagei has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cornus lepagei is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning is recommended to keep the shrub in shape.

Where to Find Cornus lepagei

Cornus lepagei can be found in the tropical and subtropical dry forests of Central and South America.

Cornus lepagei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cornus lepagei?

Cornus lepagei

What is the family of Cornus lepagei?

Cornaceae

What is the common name of Cornus lepagei?

Lepagei Dogwood

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,

References

Camille Gervais (1933-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gervais' in the authors string.
Marcel Blondeau (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blondeau' in the authors string.