Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 10: 307 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924818
Common Names
- Five-veined Dogwood
- Quinquinervis Dogwood
- Five-veined Cornel
Description
Cornus quinquinervis (also called Five-Nerved Dogwood, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China and Japan. It has a rounded form with glossy green leaves and clusters of small white flowers in the spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Cornus quinquinervis is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate homes and gardens. It is also used in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is known for its bright, colorful flowers and its ability to tolerate low light conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cornus quinquinervis has small white flowers that are clustered together in groups of 3-5. The seeds are small, black and hard. The seedlings have thin, lanceolate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cornus quinquinervis is a deciduous shrub that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Cornus quinquinervis
Cornus quinquinervis is native to Japan.
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,